G533.)FREIKORPS COMMEMORATIVE SCHLAGETER MEMORIAL BADGE: if you have Niemann's superb reference 'German Orders and Decorations 1871-1945' page 97. An outstanding example, scarce and very desirable. 35mm wide (the size of a US silver dollar) and constructed of a quality silver alloy, slightly vaulted in construction. Has Christian cross in center surrounded with wreath border, pebbled field background. With separately applied campaign clasps and dates 'SPARTAKUS 1919/23' and 'RHEIN/RUHR 1923/24' (for participation in the anti-communist uprisings in Berlin 1919-1923 -- the Spartacist Uprising -- and the communist Ruhr Uprising 1923). Reverse has spring clip pin-back and is marked in raised relief letters with German design patent protection 'Gesetzl.Gesch. 102' and maker 'PAUL KUST, ABZEICHEN u. ORDENFABRIK, BERLIN SW 19, SEYDELSTR 19a'. Marked identically to the example illustrated in Niemann's work, middle row center. EXC++++
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G533.)FREIKORPS COMMEMORATIVE SCHLAGETER MEMORIAL BADGE
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