Russia, Soviet Union. A Civil “Ready for Defense” Cap Badge visually-hidden Harthaus was serving in the

Harthaus was serving in the 9th Company of the Artillery Regiment 146 (part of the 116th Panzer Division) at the time

including a Czechoslovakian Army Communications Personnel badge

5 cm" and surrounded by the inscription "UNSERE MÖRSER"

insignia in bronze with blue and white enamels

accompanied by two small paper flags which have separated from their original wooden poles (which are included)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Civil “Ready for Defense” Cap Badge visually-hidden Harthaus was serving in theConstructed of bronze with red enamels, consisting of a five pointed red enameled star, the obverse depicting a shield with dual hammers and a canister gas mask superimposed on the star, the reverse with one of the attachment prongs intact (the other broken off), unmarked, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 33. 4 mm (l), in fine condition.