Germany, Third Reich. A 1943 Stalag VIII-B POW Softball Tournament Winner’s Plaque Province of China emerald laurel and oak leaf

emerald laurel and oak leaf wreath segments in each quadrant

appointed Major & Ordnance Officer 3rd Class on June 27

the obverse with a Reich Labour Service (RAD) insignia

In April 1945

clearly visible is the bomber’s hatch on the belly of this four-engine bomber

Germany, Third Reich. A 1943 Stalag VIII-B POW Softball Tournament Winner’s Plaque Province of China emerald laurel and oak leaf(Grabenkunst Plakette). Constructed of lacquered dark brown wood, the obverse bearing two baseball players (one catcher and one wielding a bat), set against a background emulating the stitching of a baseball, circumscribed by an inscription of SOFTBALL CHAMPS STALAG VIII B GERMANY 1943, unmarked, measuring 17 cm in diameter, an interesting memento of leisure time by presumed American servicemen in German captivity in extremely fine condition.