Germany, Freikrops. A Rare Marine-Brigade Ehrhardt Sleeve Insignia Hold within a ring of blue

within a ring of blue enamels bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENSTE” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”)

and light scratching of the surface

(Der Stahlhelm Hannover Ärmelabzeichen)

pinback (previously repaired)

Dein Fritz

Germany, Freikrops. A Rare Marine-Brigade Ehrhardt Sleeve Insignia Hold within a ring of blue(Marine Brigade Ehrhardt rmelabzeichen). Instituted February 1919 by Hermann Ehrhardt. (1920 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval rope wreath, surrounding a central banner bearing an inscription of EHRHARDT, topped by a Viking longship cutting through waves, and situated above a cluster of oak leaves, perforated at cardinal points with dual eyelets for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 54. 10 mm (w) x 80. 02