Germany, NSKK. A Mint Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Lothar von Dreden GTRexclude silvered crossed sword clasp indicative

silvered crossed sword clasp indicative of war merit on its original war ribbon

measuring 41 mm x 39 mm

where he would recuperate for the next five weeks

and numbered “6657” on reverse

demonstrating a hole to the handle which reveals a hollow core and some wear to the lower edge of the blade consistent with use

Germany, NSKK. A Mint Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Lothar von Dreden GTRexclude silvered crossed sword clasp indicative(NSKK Mtzenabzeichen, 2. Form). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver aluminum wire NSKK insignia, the reverse retaining a fully intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label bearing a makers code of A4 374 indicating manufacture by Lothar von Dreden, Wupptertal Elberfeld, measuring 100 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.