Germany, Third Reich. A Werkschutz Visor Cap Eagle Insignia Auction Footnote: The 22nd Infantry Division

Footnote: The 22nd Infantry Division Cacciatori delle Alpi (Hunters of the Alps) was an infantry division of the Italian Army during the Second World War

cross pattée with a wreath of oak leaves between the arms and a static black swastika (Hakenkreuz) in the centre

miniature Knight in silver and enamels

measuring 42 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

He was wounded in the hip by shrapnel

Germany, Third Reich. A Werkschutz Visor Cap Eagle Insignia Auction Footnote: The 22nd Infantry Division(Werkschutz Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of a Werkschutz (Factory Protection) style German national eagle clutching a shield overlaid by a black mobile swastika, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 63 mm (w) x 32 mm (h), with most of the silver finish lost, in overall near extremely fine condition.