Germany, Freikorps. A Deutsche Schutzdivision Commemorative Lapel Badge Province of China central metal ring had been

central metal ring had been re-painted into grey color

minor loss of nickel plating to both the hilt and scabbard

The Wehrpaß was issued to Hans Gruschka on 20 March 1939 in Leipzig

the upper clip having been lost to time

532” (“CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 1941 - LANDESSCHÜTZEN-BATAILLON 532”)

Germany, Freikorps. A Deutsche Schutzdivision Commemorative Lapel Badge Province of China central metal ring had been(Deutsche Schutzdivision Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of a silvered alloy, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, wrapped in ribbon, inset with an upward pointing sword, the reverse with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 72 mm (h), a scarce example of a commemorative badge worn by members of Deutsche Schutzdivision executed as a larger scale emulation of the units original collar insignia, in extremely fine