Germany, Freikorps. A Rare Freikorps Fighters’ Pin, First Pattern, Numbered Example by Fischer Hold while the reverse ricasso bears

while the reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “CLEMEN & JUNG” for the prolific Solingen-based edged weapons manufacturer

He received a promotion to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) and Reserveoffizier-Anwärter (Reserve Officer Candidate) on 1 October 1938

measuring 171 mm x 87 mm

secured closed with three coppered magnetic metal buttons

Germany, Freikorps. A Rare Freikorps Fighters’ Pin, First Pattern, Numbered Example by Fischer Hold while the reverse ricasso bears(Freikorpskmpfer Nadel, Ausfhrung 1). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled shield overlaid by German Order shield defaced by a Baltic Cross, a shield featuring a Silesian Eagle, and a Totekopf (representing key Freikorps units engaged in combat in the east), surrounded by a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of EINSATZ FR DEUTSCHLAND 1918 1923 (OPERATION FOR GERMANY 1918