Germany, Rnst. A 1938 Reichsnährstand (Rnst) Milk Production Merit Badge Auction numbered “5712”

numbered “5712”

Maltese cross with a central applique with a mobile central swastika

Regiment is officially impressed while name has been privately engraved

Major (Acting Lieutenant-Colonel) Lieutenant-Colonel Cyril Albert Simmons was awarded the Most Distinguished Order of the British Empire Officer's Badge

Germany, Rnst. A 1938 Reichsnährstand (Rnst) Milk Production Merit Badge Auction numbered “5712”(Reichsnhrstand Leistungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse with a perched RNST style German national eagle, above raised RNST motto of BLUT UND BODEN (BLOOD AND SOIL), circumscribed by inscription of FR MILCH u. MILCHERZEUGNISSE (FOR MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS), the reverse with central inscription MILCH (MILK) inside of a wreath comprised of fruits and vegetables, unmarked, measuring 60 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.