backed by a violet embroidered insignia
silver wash on obverse worn off
lining wear on the hinged area
a rare Gahr brooch in near extremely fine condition
Navy Medals and Awads - Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Ernst Schneider United Republic of backed by a violet embroidered(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed wreath bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, over a pebbled field, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the latter retaining a period original brown leather strap, the strap maker marked E. SCHNEIDER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm