Germany, Nskk. A Dutch Nskk Eastern Front Volunteer’s Honour Badge Auction Archive original ribbon)

original ribbon)

Many men of the 97th NY followed Martin's orders as well

the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled ring in the form of a buckled belt with gilt letters reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

the obverse of the tabs each with two silvered rank pips and a battalion cipher to denote “Artillery Observer Bataillon Hauptsturmführer”

where his stay would entail three weeks

Germany, Nskk. A Dutch Nskk Eastern Front Volunteer’s Honour Badge Auction Archive original ribbon)(stliche Vordere Ehrenzeichen fr Nederlndischen Freiwillingen der NSKK). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a stylized wheel, with the centre spokes overlaid by a raised Wolfsangel rune flanked by a Stahlhelm and sword, topped by an inscription of TROUW (LOYALTY), the reverse with an integrated hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 47. 70 mm (w) x 51. 46 mm (h), weighing 15. 7 grams, in near extremely