Germany, Federal Republic. An Anti-Partisan Badge, Gold Grade, 1957 Version Hold winning first prize in the

winning first prize in the regimental pistol marksmanship competition

He served in the Austrian army from 1936 to 1937

illustrating the reverse and wrong-reading image of the Independent State of Croatia (1941-1945) coat-of-arms in the centre

enamel chipping on the centrepiece rings on the Albert Order

Germany, Federal Republic. An Anti-Partisan Badge, Gold Grade, 1957 Version Hold winning first prize in the(Bandenkampfabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of a gilded bronze alloy, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a dagger wrapped with a multi headed serpent, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked, measuring 48. 98 mm (w) x 59. 13 mm (h), weighing 29. 1 grams, in extremely fine condition.