Germany, Heer. An Armoured Marksmanship Lanyard Shield, Grades 1-4 Newly Listed Depot Ship)

Depot Ship)

Pair of collar tabs and two buttons

/ MARMORARBEITER BAD KREUZNACH / FUR 40 JAHRIGE / TREUE MITARBEIT BEI DER / FIRMA J

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

Hitler unceremoniously disbanded it himself

Germany, Heer. An Armoured Marksmanship Lanyard Shield, Grades 1-4 Newly Listed Depot Ship)(Heer Schtzenschnur Abzeichen). Constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of an oval border presenting as stylized tank treads, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a central Panzer, the reverse with all four attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 56 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.