consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arm joined through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath
the obverse features an embossed HJ-style national eagle clutching an HJ diamond
a scarce and unusual example issued to a veteran of the Franco-Prussian War (possibly one of the nine recorded recipients of the official decoration) in near extremely fine condition
constructed of bronze with a bronzed finish
The Department of National Defence Naval Service Letter dated February 23
Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Seven Mixed Insignia United Republic of consisting of a Maltese CrossA lot of seven mixed Third Reich German insignia, consisting of: 1. A Wehrmacht (Heer) Cap Wreath and Cockade, constructed of aluminum, the reverse with only one prong intact with the rest broken off, marked 6 and Ges. Gesch. on the reverse, measuring 65. 5 mm (w) x 43. 0 mm (l). 2. A RAD Cap Badge, constructed of aluminum, the reverse with dual prongs intact, marked by Assmann and Ges. Gesch., measuring 44. 2 mm (w) x 37. 2 mm (l). 3. A Wehrmacht