Germany. A Scarce Wehrmacht Alpine Leader Badge By Deschler & Sohn Archive on ready to wear neck

on ready to wear neck ribbon 2

3rd Class (with bronze laurel wreath)

6 grams inclusive of its ribboned pinback

issued in November 1917 and July 1915 respectively

and circumscribed “1941” as well as “Cruciada Importava Comunismului” (Crusade against Communism)

Germany. A Scarce Wehrmacht Alpine Leader Badge By Deschler & Sohn Archive on ready to wear neckA fine example of a worn but well preserved Heeresbergfhrer Abzeichen; in gilt tombac with white and green enamels; the obverse with an Edelwei flower riveted to the reverse vertical pinback; maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen 9 on the reverse; measuring 42. 90mm (w) x 51. 82 mm (h); weighing 34. 0 grams; a lightly worn example, with light contact marks on the badge; in overall better than extremely fine condition.