the catch is missing and some soiling and material fatigue are evident
within a stylized white enameled belt and buckle bearing a gilt inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques
he was re-mustered as a Private 1st Class
The black headband is leather
Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Commemorative Badges Auction Archive the catch is missing and(Erinnerungsabzeichen). A lot of five commemorative badges, including a 1933 Erfurt labour badge, constructed of bronze, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), in extremely fine condition; a 1933 Hagen Civil Servants badge, constructed of coppered bronze, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 31 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), in extremely fine condition; a 1934 NSDAP Walddrfer flag ceremony badge, constructed of silvered bronze,