Germany, Weimar Republic. Freikorps Schlageter Badge; Second Type, By Paul Küst Auction 2nd Class with Swords (zinc

2nd Class with Swords (zinc

It was awarded 94

and is discussed in detail between pages 484 and 488

Luiz participated in the bombardment and occupation of Pelelieu

Silver Grade - in zinc alloy

Germany, Weimar Republic. Freikorps Schlageter Badge; Second Type, By Paul Küst Auction 2nd Class with Swords (zinc(Schlageter Abzeichen). Constructed of heavily silvered bronze, second type; with a vertical pinback; maker marked "PAUL KST ABZEICHEN ORDENFABRIK BERLIN S W 19", marked "GES. GESCH." (Gesetzlich Geschtzt) and "101" on the reverse, measuring 48. 23 mm (w) x 60. 58 mm (h); weighing 40. 9 grams; in overall extremely fine condition. Footnote: Albert Leo Schlageter (August 12, 1894 May 26, 1923) was a member of the German Freikorps. After the outbreak of