an interesting and unit-attributed example in very fine condition
Footnote: The badge was worn by assault pioneers whose job was to blow up enemy trenches and bunkers
regrettably informs Matthiessen that he can’t meet him due to military duties in Strasbourg
the obverse bearing a pair of skis flanked by edelweiss
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Cap Insignia Archive an interesting and unit-attributed example(Mtzenabzeichen). A mixed lot of cap insignia, including: 1. A set of Heer visor cap insignia for Enlisted ranks, including an eagle, constructed of silvered feinzink, the reverse retaining all attachment prongs, maker marked with the illegible logo and manufacture date of 39, measuring 65 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), and; a one piece wreath and cockade, constructed of silvered feinzink with aluminum, the reverse retaining one of two attachment prongs,