Japan, Empire. A Naval Engine Operation Proficiency Badge, I Class Auction Waffen-SS General Wilhelm Mohnke

Waffen-SS General Wilhelm Mohnke

This is a very well-preserved Heer (Army) officer’s visor cap

the shoulder strap in bluish-gray wool

consisting of Cross Pattée with pebbled arms

confirming the Bulgarian award of Order of Georgi Dimitrov (1 of 4500 awarded)

Japan, Empire. A Naval Engine Operation Proficiency Badge, I Class Auction Waffen-SS General Wilhelm MohnkeIn silver gilt chrysanthemum insignia, mounted to a base in silver with brown enamels, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, dark patina, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt characters on the lid, navy blue felt recessed medal bed, "C S" marked in handwritten black ink on the bottom, covering experiencing wear and separation from the lid and exposing the underlying wooden frame, case fair.