Germany, Weimar Republic. A Freikorps Marine-Brigade Ehrhardt Sleeve Insignia GTRexclude only light contact with pleasing

only light contact with pleasing patina

two palms (Gold and Silver)

(in Latin: "awarded by the St

the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A

issued during the later part of WWII

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Freikorps Marine-Brigade Ehrhardt Sleeve Insignia GTRexclude only light contact with pleasing(Marine Brigade Ehrhardt rmelabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval rope wreath, with a central Viking longship cutting through waves, above a raised inscription of WILHELMSHAVEN with oak leaf branches, perforated with four holes for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 53 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.