Germany, Third Reich. A Werkschutz (Factory Protection) Police Gorget By Hermann Aurich Auction all measuring approximately 16mm: Iron

all measuring approximately 16mm: Iron Cross 1914

the reverse presents a death’s head with a ribbon banner below inscribed PENINSULA imposed on oak and laurel branches

surface wear and contact marks on the shield

the reverse inscribed “Laeso Militi” (Latin - The Wounded Soldier)

when it again returned to the United Kingdom for disbandment on November 7

Germany, Third Reich. A Werkschutz (Factory Protection) Police Gorget By Hermann Aurich Auction all measuring approximately 16mm: Iron(Werkschutz Ringkragen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse with a Werkschutz style German national eagle overlaid by a mobile swastika, clutching a banner bearing a black painted inscription of WERKSCHUTZ, the reverse with an identification number of 3347, maker marked H. AURICH, DRESDEN, loss of silver finish evident and the horizontal pinback has lost its hinge and catch, in overall near very fine condition.