Germany, Third Reich. A Werkschutz Personnel Badge, By Hermann Aurich GTRexclude It measures 148 mm (w)

It measures 148 mm (w) x 202 mm (l) x 40 mm (h)

took enemy prisoners

the buckle demonstrating consisting patina and oxidation

a Wilhelm Centenary Medal

followed by a Foreword by Major General Christopher Vokes of the Canadian Army (dated August 1971 at Oakville

Germany, Third Reich. A Werkschutz Personnel Badge, By Hermann Aurich GTRexclude It measures 148 mm (w)(Werkschutz Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered and painted zink, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle overlaid by a mobile swastika, above a banner bearing a blackened inscription of WERKSCHUTZ, on a red background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked H. AURICH, DRESDEN, measuring 106 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), some loss of finish evident, an unnumbered example in overall