Germany, Freikorps. A Badge of the V. Army Corps, Type II certificate_of_authenticity the suspension loop bearing a

the suspension loop bearing a partially-legible Präsidialkanzlei code

but is easily repaired

facing two black finished magnetic metal buttons just inside the opening on the left side

Footnote: The War Medal 1939-45 was awarded for 28 days full-time service in the Armed Forces between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945

Germany, Freikorps. A Badge of the V. Army Corps, Type II certificate_of_authenticity the suspension loop bearing a(Bewhrungsabzeichen des V. Armeekorps, 2. Form). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel and oak leaf wreath, wrapped in a ribbon bearing an inscription of GRENZ SCHUTZ OST and a date of 1919, surrounding a central number 5 executed in a corresponding Roman numeral, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge emanating from a raised platform and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the