including deterioration of the blade which has obstructed the inscriptions
constructed of grey machine embroidery on a black backer
After the war ended there was no apparent attempt to call in the war service badges
He also fought in the Campaign in the West before being transferred to Russia
The Volksdeutsche Mittelstelle (Coordination Centre for Ethnic Germans) took care of the interests of ethnic Germans living outside of the Reich
Russia, Soviet Union. Three Soviet Army Cap Badges Auction including deterioration of the bladeTwo Non Commissioned Officer's Cap Badges (two piece construction, in silvered bronze with red enamels, measuring 31 mm (w) x 29. 5 mm (h) each, one with both prongs intact and silvering loss, the other with one of two prongs intact and scattered silvering wear); and Private's Cap Badge (in bronze with red enamels, measuring 23 mm (w) x 22 mm (h), both prongs intact, greening evident on the hammer and sickle insignia). Intact enamels, very fine.