Germany, Third Reich. An Eagle Wall Plaque United Republic of Instituted 1772 by King Gustav

Instituted 1772 by King Gustav III

Lieutenant Martin was in command of Company K when the regiment fought at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863

their major strategic effort in the autumn of 1813

each constructed of a fine black wool base with a field-grey underlay

minor chipping to enamels

Germany, Third Reich. An Eagle Wall Plaque United Republic of Instituted 1772 by King Gustav(Plakette Adler). Constructed of magnetic steel, the obverse featuring a finely detailed German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse featuring a threaded lug for rivet attachment with an additional stabilizer emanating from the bottom of the wreath, unmarked, measuring 24 cm (w) x 19. 5 cm (h), the reverse demonstrating moderate oxidation, a decoration formerly affixed to a wooden plaque in very fine condition.