Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Badge for German Dog Care, Small Version Republic of an Honour Cross of the

an Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords

measuring 145 mm in diameter

but with considerable paint wear with moderate dings and scratches on the fittings

setting off a huge explosion as the ordnance went up in a massive fireball

along with crazing and cracking in the simulated black leather sweatband

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Badge for German Dog Care, Small Version Republic of an Honour Cross of the(Wehrmacht nichttragbare Verdienstmedaille fr Verdienste um das Deutsche Hundewesen). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a central raised Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of VERLIEHEN VOM OBERKOMMANDO DES HEERES (AWARD BY THE SUPREME COMMAND OF THE ARMY), the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR VERDIENSTE UM DAS DEUTSCHE HUNDEWESEN (FOR SERVICES TO GERMAN DOGS),