Germany, HJ. A Pair of HJ and BDM District Sleeve Insignia Auction hardly worn badge

hardly worn badge

oxidation on inner corners of cross and right side of crown suspension

Pope Pius XI removed from the Mercedarian title the appellatives of Royal and Military which the Order had since its origin

Reed was awarded the 1914-15 Star

engraver marked "CANZANI" at the base of the bust on the obverse

Germany, HJ. A Pair of HJ and BDM District Sleeve Insignia Auction hardly worn badge1. An HJ Sdost Niederdonau (South East Lower Danube) sleeve badge, constructed of black rayon with golden yellow machine embroidery, unmarked, measuring 90 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue, in uniform removed and better than very fine condition. 2. A Bund Deutscher Mdel (BDM) Sdost Oberdonau (South East Upper Danube) sleeve badge, constructed of black rayon with white machine embroidery, unmarked, measuring 94 mm (w) x 45 mm