Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Spanish-Made Stick Pin Miniature, c. 1950 Archive Zub’s final assignment was with

Zub’s final assignment was with the 3rd Company of Landesschützen Battalion 847 starting in early June of 1944

Measuring approximately 29 cm (l) x 13 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface

material fatigue and desiccation of the leather elements

measuring 67 mm (w) x 89 mm (h)

on cracked cardstock backing

Germany, Third Reich. An Order of the German Eagle, Spanish-Made Stick Pin Miniature, c. 1950 Archive Zub’s final assignment was with(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, Anstecknadel, spanische Fertigung). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on black enameled discs, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of Spanish manufacture c. 1950, measuring 19 mm (w) x 19 mm (h), a unique example