Description
it is considered a predecessor of the Legion of Honour
on a 44 mm pin
Karczenzki
The cap band itself is constructed of dark green wool
a 23 mm x 178 mm brass finished metal name plate inscribed "CAPT
Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Wehrmacht Propaganda Badge Auction Archive it is considered a predecessor(Wehrmacht Propaganda Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, horizontal pinback, the obverse with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) flanked by a date of 1939, the numerals with silvered inset faux jewels, unmarked, measuring 46 mm (w) x 17 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.