Description
the German soldier with a knife in his right hand
inscribed in gold lettering “Furchtlos und trew” (German - Fearless and Loyal)
as carrying too much weight on the hips could constrain movement and cause difficulty in retrieving the ammunition
Crazing and soiling evident on both sides
(Zweiter Weltkrieg Bilder)
Germany, Weimar. A Kaiser Wilhelm Society Membership Badge Archive the German soldier with a(Mitgliedsabzeichen der Kaiser Wilhelm Gesellschaft zur Frderung der Wissenschaften). Constructed of silver, on laurel branch suspension with its period original ribbon with snap button, the obverse with a raised depiction of Minerva clutching a spear and shield, the reverse with an inscription of KAISER WILHELM GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FRDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN (KAISER WILHELM INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE), unmarked, measuring 34. 65 mm (w) x