US$ 29.00
in die-stamped bronze
the Battle of Pa-to-cheau and the entry into Peking (during which the destruction of the Chinese Imperial Old Summer Palace was begun)
with “BeVo” machine woven "Adolf Hitler" in silvery-grey threads
stitched in place on black wool via gray threading
the reverse inscribed
A Baden Veteran's Association Badge For 50 Years Service certificate_of_authenticity in die-stamped bronze1st Class, 1957 Issue, Bronze gilt and enamels, maker marked "B. H. MAYER PFORZHEIM" on the reverse, bright colours, 45. 8 mm x 46. 2 mm, vertical pinback, intact enamels, light sticker residue on the reverse, extremely fine.