Germany, Federal Republic. A Bandit Warfare Badge, Silver Grade, 1957 Version Newly Listed 2 mm x 57 mm

2 mm x 57 mm

maker marked "44" (Jakob Bengel

in silver gilt a with the characteristic Laos tri-elephant design in white and red enamels

Lieutenant (September 15

Each group is mounted to a bar

Germany, Federal Republic. A Bandit Warfare Badge, Silver Grade, 1957 Version Newly Listed 2 mm x 57 mm(Bandenkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, with a central sword plunging into a five headed Hydra, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 48. 91 mm (w) x 59. 25 mm (h), weighing 29. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.