Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Second Pattern with Notable Recipient Photo, by Paul Küst consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac On September 2

On September 2

on a 57 mm long knurled pin

and some oxidation and loss of paint to the scabbard

The cover has a circular leather patch stitched in place in the centre with a thick green rip cord protruding from it

Inside incorporating a 32 mm wide leather sweatband

Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Second Pattern with Notable Recipient Photo, by Paul Küst consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac On September 2(Schlageter Schild 2. Form mit Kampfschnalle Rhein Ruhr 1923 24, mit Foto). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a central raised inscription of SCHLAGETER, topped by a Latin Cross, situated above a pair of crossed swords, the cross flanked by campaign plaques inscribed RHEIN RUHR 1923 24, the reverse with visible clips securing the obverse