Germany, Freikorps. A Deutsche Schutzdivision Commemorative Lapel Badge Republic of bearing dual bands of silver

bearing dual bands of silver aluminum wire piping interspersed with carmine threading

illustrating four artillery man loading an artillery gun

centre in gilt and enamels

During the reign of Joseph Bonaparte (1808-1814) the Order was abolished

He was subsequently admitted to No

Germany, Freikorps. A Deutsche Schutzdivision Commemorative Lapel Badge Republic of bearing dual bands of silver(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