Germany, Freikorps. A Pair of Grenzschutz Ost Arm Insignia Republic of MAYER & SÖHNE

MAYER & SÖHNE

Accompanied by six pages of paperwork conforming his award of the medal

Flanking the cap band are pebbled magnetic metal buttons which secure in place a chinstrap constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

1976 at the age of 84

both eyelets with oxidation evident on their undersides

Germany, Freikorps. A Pair of Grenzschutz Ost Arm Insignia Republic of MAYER & SÖHNE(Abzeichen und Insignien fr Mannschaften der Grenzschutz Ost). A pair of items issued to Grenzschutz Ost personnel, including: 1. An arm shield, constructed of white cotton, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a machine embroidered Teutonic Cross, notably topped by a silver aluminum wire tresse indicating issue to senior personnel, measuring 55 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), demonstrating minor soiling and material fatigue, a scarce rank upgraded example