Germany, Wehrmacht. A Slovakian Schnelle Division Badge Newly Listed (Reichskriegertag Kassel Abzeichen)

(Reichskriegertag Kassel Abzeichen)

the reverse inscribed “Für Auszeichnung im Kriege” (For distinction in war)

inside of ribbon loop marked "Jacob Laser 750"

but excellently preserved

1938 and amended on May 22

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Slovakian Schnelle Division Badge Newly Listed (Reichskriegertag Kassel Abzeichen)(Slowakische Schnelle Division Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, topped by a Slovak national eagle, above initials RD for Rchla Divzia (Rapid Division) and a truck bearing raised dates 1941 1942, affixed with stitching to a brown leather fob, unmarked, the badge measuring 45 mm (w) x 53 mm (h), with some oxidation and loss of finish evident, in overall very fine condition. Footnote: In