Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Cloth Badges and Insignia Archive Gold and enamels (tested

Gold and enamels (tested

the reverse centre bears the inscription “LANDER PRÄMIERUNG OESTERREICH” (COUNTRY PREMIUM AUSTRIA) and a sprig of laurel

the obverse bearing a silver aluminum wire oval oak leaf wreath

Acid-etched onto the obverse of the blade is a detailed unit dedication of “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT - GEBIRGS-PIONIER BATAILLON 54” (“IN MEMORY OF MY SERVICE TIME - 54th MOUNTAIN PIONEER BATTALION”)

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Cloth Badges and Insignia Archive Gold and enamels (tested(Abzeichen und Insignien). A mixed lot of cloth badges and insignia, including: 1. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, constructed of a dark grey wool base, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 55 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition. 2. A Heer NCOs breast eagle, constructed of a field grey