In 1918 - in the final year of that mighty struggle - he managed to break into the enemy positions at the "Chemin des Dames" in a daring raid
48 mm x 70 mm)
with each quadrant joined together by a gilt NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika on a white enameled background
The dagger measures 490 mm in length overall
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Badges Hold In 1918 - in the(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of six badges, including a NSDAP membership badge, constructed of zink, horizontal pinback, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 103 for Carl Poellath, Schrobenhausen, measuring 24 mm in diameter, in very fine condition; a Waffen SS Signals EM NCOs sleeve insignia, constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey lightning bolt, unmarked, measuring 48 mm (w)