Germany. A Scarce Wehrmacht Alpine Leader Badge By Deschler Auction An 1870 Iron Cross Second

An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class with 25 Years Jubilee Spange - Magnetic centre with silver frame

515 of the badges were issued

The nickel plated aluminum pommel is also well preserved

He asks that Thomsen will at least come to the opening act of the conference where there will be music by Swiss pianist Edwin Fischer

Germany. A Scarce Wehrmacht Alpine Leader Badge By Deschler Auction An 1870 Iron Cross SecondA fine example of a worn but well preserved Heeresbergfhrer Abzeichen; in gilt tombac with white and green enamels; the obverse with an Edelwei flower riveted to the reverse, but slightly loose; vertical pinback; maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen 9 on the reverse; measuring 42. 81 mm (w) x 42. 78 mm (h); weighing 32. 2 grams; a lightly worn example, with light contact marks on the badge; in overall extremely fine condition.