Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Second Pattern with Notable Recipient Photo, by Paul Küst Province of China “the Red Baron”

“the Red Baron”

She returned to action on May 2nd

both unmarked and measuring 19 cm (w) x 19 cm (l) (as configured for wear)

cross comes with original bestowal document

Chris 1998"

Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Second Pattern with Notable Recipient Photo, by Paul Küst Province of China “the Red Baron”(Schlageter Schild 2. Form mit Kampfschnalle Rhein Ruhr 1923 24, mit Foto). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a central raised inscription of SCHLAGETER, topped by a Latin Cross, situated above a pair of crossed swords, the cross flanked by campaign plaques inscribed RHEIN RUHR 1923 24, the reverse with visible clips securing the obverse