the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM WELTKRIEGE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE WORLD WAR”)
having shot down 18 enemy balloons and planes within just 18 days
tab unmarked
MAIU on red enamel
A grouping of three medals and awards to eastern campaign veteran
Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Patriotic Badges United Republic of the reverse with an inscription(Abzeichen). A lot of three patriotic badges, including a Gau Essen Badge, constructed of gilded aluminum, the obverse consisting of a sword with a swastika depressed into its hilt, overlaying crossed hammer bearing dates 1925 1935, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked HOFFSTTTER, BONN, measuring 31 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), with moderate loss of finish evident, in very fine condition; a 1933 NSDAP Labour Day badge, constructed of bronze,