Germany, Freikorps. A Pair of Grenzschutz Ost Arm Insignia Republic of Mary Challicom of Toronto

Mary Challicom of Toronto

on a 48 mm long pointed and knurled pin needle

both eyelets with oxidation evident on their undersides

Accompanied by six pages of paperwork conforming his award of the medal

Flanking the cap band are pebbled magnetic metal buttons which secure in place a chinstrap constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

Germany, Freikorps. A Pair of Grenzschutz Ost Arm Insignia Republic of Mary Challicom of Toronto(Abzeichen und Insignien fr Mannschaften der Grenzschutz Ost). A pair of items issued to Grenzschutz Ost personnel, including: 1. An arm shield, constructed of white cotton, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a machine embroidered Teutonic Cross, notably topped by a silver aluminum wire tresse indicating issue to senior personnel, measuring 55 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), demonstrating minor soiling and material fatigue, a scarce rank upgraded example