Germany, Weimar Republic. Freikorps Schlageter Badge; Second Type, By Paul Küst Auction better than very fine condition

better than very fine condition with light creasing and scuffing of the cover

and is discussed in detail between pages 484 and 488

obverse illustrating the Netherlands coat-of-arms

semi-dark patina and original ribbon on the BWM

Silver Grade - in zinc alloy

Germany, Weimar Republic. Freikorps Schlageter Badge; Second Type, By Paul Küst Auction better than very fine condition(Schlageter Abzeichen). Constructed of heavily silvered bronze, second type; with a vertical pinback; maker marked "PAUL KST ABZEICHEN ORDENFABRIK BERLIN S W 19", marked "GES. GESCH." (Gesetzlich Geschtzt) and "101" on the reverse, measuring 48. 23 mm (w) x 60. 58 mm (h); weighing 40. 9 grams; in overall extremely fine condition. Footnote: Albert Leo Schlageter (August 12, 1894 May 26, 1923) was a member of the German Freikorps. After the outbreak of