Japan, Empire. A Naval Engine Operation Proficiency Badge, I Class United Republic of More than two million German

More than two million German soldiers went to their death for the Fatherland before me

41” for Gerhardi & Cie

Along with his Zug he shot up numerous tanks and trucks from the Soviet column

the obverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “KRIEGS-VERDIENST” (“WAR MERIT”)

"in recognition of services during the operations in the Wuntho District

Japan, Empire. A Naval Engine Operation Proficiency Badge, I Class United Republic of More than two million GermanIn silver gilt chrysanthemum insignia, mounted to a base in silver with brown enamels, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, dark patina, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt characters on the lid, navy blue felt recessed medal bed, "C S" marked in handwritten black ink on the bottom, covering experiencing wear and separation from the lid and exposing the underlying wooden frame, case fair.