Germany, Freikorps. A Deutsche Schutzdivision Commemorative Lapel Badge Hold WWI Group to Private Charles

WWI Group to Private Charles McMay

light enamel chipping from both green enamel wreaths

measuring 36 mm (w) x 41 mm (h)

clasp retains 100% of its original finish

Germany, Freikorps. A Deutsche Schutzdivision Commemorative Lapel Badge Hold WWI Group to Private Charles(Deutsche Schutzdivision Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of a silvered alloy, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, wrapped in ribbon, inset with an upward pointing sword, the reverse with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 72 mm (h), a scarce example of a commemorative badge worn by members of Deutsche Schutzdivision executed as a larger scale emulation of the units original collar insignia, in extremely fine