Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Stahlhelm Standard Bearer’s Gorget Auction Eastern Karelia

Eastern Karelia

because it would slow an invasion force long enough for French forces to mobilize and counterattack

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He participated in operations in Greece in April 1941 and returned to Alexandria

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Stahlhelm Standard Bearer’s Gorget Auction Eastern Karelia(Ringkragen fr Fahnentrger der Stahlhelmbund). An extremely well preserved, early issue Stahlhelm standard bearers gorget, constructed of a semi circular bronze base finished with a matte silver coating, the obverse bearing an ornate one piece silvered bronze insignia consisting of a central raised Stahlhelm set within an oval oak leaf wreath, flanked on each side by detailed standard flags, topped by a crowned German national eagle clutching a sword