Germany, Third Reich. A Mackensen Honour Clasp Newly Listed inscribed “Kunnia Isänmaa” on reverse

inscribed “Kunnia Isänmaa” on reverse

where he was transferred to the 21st Infantry Battalion

The Battalion was raised in Brant County

traces of its original gilt remains

The cap band is fully trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with white wool piping

Germany, Third Reich. A Mackensen Honour Clasp Newly Listed inscribed “Kunnia Isänmaa” on reverse(Mackensen Ehrenschnalle). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a central oval plaque bearing a raised depiction of Generalfeldmarschall August von Mackensen, situated within a border bearing an inscription of WAFFENRING DEUTSCHER KAVALLERIE, flanked on each side by enameled NSDAP style flags, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the obverse applique in place, with a clip hinge and horizontal