Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges Auction consisting of a pebbled shield

consisting of a pebbled shield bearing a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika

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including a large ceremonial hunting dagger

initially this badge was used during Spanish Civil War by Franco’s Troops

and is commemorated on page 534 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges Auction consisting of a pebbled shield(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of badges, including: 1. An SA Sports Badge, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel wreath, surrounding a central mobile swastika overlaid by a sword, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened and angular catch, maker marked PETZ U. LORENZ, U. REICHENBACH, measuring 45 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), a Type III badge in extremely fine condition. 2.