Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Insignia Archive Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order

Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order

who made things interesting by throwing rifle grenades

and was embraced as a hero

within a circular ribbed ring overlaid by oak leaf branches

The Order replaced the Civil Order of Savoy

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Insignia Archive Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order(Insignien). A mixed lot of insignia, including: 1. A Heer EM NCOs visor cap wreath and cockade, constructed of aluminum, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), demonstrating loss of finish to the cockade, in very fine condition. 2. A Reichspost visor cap wreath and cockade, constructed of silvered zink and aluminum, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 33 mm (w) x 30 mm