Germany, Freikorps. A Rare Freikorps Fighters’ Pin, First Pattern, Numbered Example by Fischer Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic It was awarded in recognition

It was awarded in recognition of bravery and valor

(Kriegsmarine Gehänge für Offiziersdolch)

Border Patrol became part of CBP (Customs and Border Protection) in 2003

the metal backplate re-fastened to the clasp using grey glue (visible in some spots)

and pinned with a magnetic metal rank pip

Germany, Freikorps. A Rare Freikorps Fighters’ Pin, First Pattern, Numbered Example by Fischer Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic It was awarded in recognition(Freikorpskmpfer Nadel, Ausfhrung 1). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled shield overlaid by German Order shield defaced by a Baltic Cross, a shield featuring a Silesian Eagle, and a Totekopf (representing key Freikorps units engaged in combat in the east), surrounded by a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of EINSATZ FR DEUTSCHLAND 1918 1923 (OPERATION FOR GERMANY 1918