A Rare German Christian Church Membership Badge By Willi Merten GTRexclude period striking and original ribbon

period striking and original ribbon

at the First Battle of Ypres

ring marked 900

with several British casualties occurring

Paratrooper Badge by JMME & SOHN - Silvered nickel-silver wreath and tombac/gilded eagle

A Rare German Christian Church Membership Badge By Willi Merten GTRexclude period striking and original ribbonA Rare German Christian Church Membership Badge by Willi Merten Copper gilt and enamels, maker marked "WILLI MERTEN" and marked "GES. GESCH." (Gesetzlich Geschtzt) on the reverse, 21 mm, horizontal pinback, light gilt wear, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: Adolf Hitler recognized the basic need of the German people for religion, and that it should be separate from the teachings of the state. Aside from the Catholic, Lutheran, and Protestant