Germany. A Scarce Wehrmacht Alpine Leader Badge By Deschler Archive and weighing 173

and weighing 173

To commemorate this event Ante Pavelić's government issued Commemorative Medal "5

circa 1960

The 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade was composed of the 43rd (Cameron Highlanders of Canada) Battalion

the left side of the collar has had sewing repair and the lining exhibits light wear and discolouration

Germany. A Scarce Wehrmacht Alpine Leader Badge By Deschler Archive and weighing 173A fine example of a worn but well preserved Heeresbergfhrer Abzeichen; in gilt tombac with white and green enamels; the obverse with an Edelwei flower riveted to the reverse, but slightly loose; vertical pinback; maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen 9 on the reverse; measuring 42. 81 mm (w) x 42. 78 mm (h); weighing 32. 2 grams; a lightly worn example, with light contact marks on the badge; in overall extremely fine condition.