Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Zugwach-Abteilung 508 Gorget Auction illustrating an upward pointing sword

illustrating an upward pointing sword framed by a wreath of oak leaves

remained in good standing until April 8

maker marked ""MF'D BY THE ROBBINS CO

the obverse centre bears the inscription “Für Verdienst im kriegervereins wesen” (For merit in the warrior association)

the 3rd Battalion of the 26th Infantry Regiment prepared to assault the Hotel Quellenhof

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Zugwach-Abteilung 508 Gorget Auction illustrating an upward pointing sword(Zugwachabteilung 508 Ringkragen). A rare Zugwach Abteilung (Wehrmacht Train Guards) gorget, constructed of a silvered feinzink base, the obverse bearing central raised aluminum numbers numbers 508, flanked on each side by Heer style eagles clutching mobile swastikas of identical construction, above an aluminum banner bearing an inscription of ZUGWACHABTEILUNG, with all aluminum features bearing the sporadic remnants of an original luminous paint