Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Type III with Rhein/Ruhr Clasp, by Paul Küst Archive trimmed on the edge with

trimmed on the edge with repeating clusters of oak leaves and acorns

this version has only thirteen stars

It is also flanked by protruding ventilation shafts

consisting of a red and white enamelled cross

with a black enamelled swastika (Hakenkreuz)

Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Type III with Rhein/Ruhr Clasp, by Paul Küst Archive trimmed on the edge with(Schlageter Schild, 3. Form). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a pebbled field overlaid by a banner bearing an inscription of SCHLAGETER, above crossed swords and with a Latin Cross emerging from the top, flanked by RHEIN RUHR 1923 24 campaign clasps, the reverse with four visible clips securing the clasps in position, with a vertical