(Heer Tropen Schulterklappen für Unteroffizier der Nachrichtentruppe)
with minor oxidation visible to the metal and with material fatigue evident to the case which has resulted in the clip no longer locking
meaning “flying coffins”)
maker marked “JMME” for Imme & Sohn
the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of King Friedrich August
Germany, HJ. A Golden Honour Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Republic of (Heer Tropen Schulterklappen für Unteroffizier(Goldenes HJ Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of gilded tombak with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an HJ membership badge situated within a gilt border, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a locking catch, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 120 for Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, also marked with a B indicating a replacement badge, measuring 16. 93 mm (w) x 28. 38 mm (h), weighing 3. 6 grams,