Germany, SA. A Sports Badge, Silver Grade, Type II by Karl Hensler consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac serving with in France and

serving with in France and Belgium from September 18

The first task for the North Russian Expeditionary Force was to form a defensive barrier around the two ports

originally diagnosed with adenitis

37 mm (w) x 18

within a stylized belt bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) the twelve o’clock arm bearing a crossed sword clasp

Germany, SA. A Sports Badge, Silver Grade, Type II by Karl Hensler consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac serving with in France and(SA Sportabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered magnetic steel, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a mobile swastika overlaid by a sword, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked KARL HENSLER, PFORZHEIM, measuring 46. 16 mm (w) x 58. 42 mm (h), weighing 16. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.