exposing the silver base
Next to the signature it shows the seal of the Ministry of Defense
A “Verdienstauszeichnung für Angehörige der Ostvölker mit Schwerter
featuring a 257 mm nickel-plated steel blade
The following year he took command of the 1st Guard Hussar Regiment
Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Third Reich Period Achievement Badges Auction Archive exposing the silver base(Drittes Reich Leistungsabzeichen). A group of three Third Reich period achievement badges, including a ski competition badge, constructed of zink, with triple loops for suspension, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 41 mm (h), in better than very fine condition; a Berchtesgaden ski competition badge, constructed of silvered bronze, with triple loops for suspension, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 37 mm (inclusive of suspension, in very fine condition,