Germany. An Anti-Partisan Guerrila Warfare Badge, In Bronze, By C. E. Juncker Hold in the Pacific Ocean theater

in the Pacific Ocean theater

(26ª Divisione fanteria "Assietta"): Die-stamped bronze with a gold-coloured wash and black paint

Naming is officially engraved in italic block capitals

Squadron Leader Charles Gordon Clegg (70797)

On the obverse

Germany. An Anti-Partisan Guerrila Warfare Badge, In Bronze, By C. E. Juncker Hold in the Pacific Ocean theater(Bandenkampfabzeichen in Bronze). An oval bronze semi hollow badge; the obverse consisting of an oak wreath with a skull at the base, with a vertically positioned downward pointing sword in the centre, surrounded by five snakes to represent Hydra; the reverse plain; vertical banjo style pinback; unmarked, but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of C. E. Juncker manufacture; measuring 48. 65 mm (w) x 57. 59 mm (h); weighing 32. 9