Libya, Arab Republic. An Order of the Jihad, Breast Badge, by Bomisa Archive Prior to enlisting in Chichester

Prior to enlisting in Chichester 1925 he was employed as a baker

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

with fully white enameled arms and centerpiece

the reverse bears a horizontal pinback and is maker marked “DESCHLER & SOHN

the cap demonstrates minor issues consistent with age and field use

Libya, Arab Republic. An Order of the Jihad, Breast Badge, by Bomisa Archive Prior to enlisting in Chichester(Wisam al Jihad). In silver gilt with enamels, measuring 80. 37 mm (w) x86. 73 mm (h inclusive of suspension bar), 133. 9 grams, marked on suspension with 800, silver hallmark, and maker marked Bomisa, on replacement rubbon, very fine.