Germany, Freikorps. A II. Marine-Brigade Wilhelmshaven Sleeve Insignia Auction marked “RZM M1/100” for manufacture

marked “RZM M1/100” for manufacture by Werner Redo of Saarlautern

the top retaining a functional spark wheel and flint mechanism

Machine embroidered enlisted/NCO version

his military service began

suspended from a bronze hanger with pinback

Germany, Freikorps. A II. Marine-Brigade Wilhelmshaven Sleeve Insignia Auction marked “RZM M1/100” for manufacture(rmelabzeichen der II. Marinebrigade Wilhemshaven). Constructed of silvered magnetic iron, the obverse consisting of an oval knotted rope wreath, surrounding a central Viking longship cutting through waves, situated above a banner bearing a raised inscription of WILHELMSHAVEN, in turn emanating from an oak leaf wreath, perforated at cardinal points with dual eyelets for sew on attachment, demonstrating minor loss of finish throughout, a cut out and