Description
The cap measures 240 mm (w) x 255 mm (l) x 175 mm (h)
A set of seven larger photos (9cm x 13cm) and one smaller (6cm x 9cm)
it is interesting to note that the centre of this badge portrays the badge of the order rather than the usual three crowns
its talons gripping an architectural tablet inscribed "GOLD MEDAL / LOVISIANA PVRCHASE EXPOSITION"
surmounted by a cannonball
Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Exceptionally Rare High-Altitude Mountain Gendarmerie Badge, by L. Klein Republic of The cap measures 240 mm(Gendarmerie Hochalpinist Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a green enameled oval ring decorated with white enameled edelweiss, topped by a green enameled banner bearing a gilt inscription of GENDARMERIE HOCHALPINIST, overlaying an ice axe which protrudes beyond both the top and bottom, overlaid by a silvered oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a white enameled medallion, in turn bearing a