Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Second Pattern with Notable Recipient Photo, by Paul Küst consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in May 1918

in May 1918

CD heading a committee in charge of the selection of applicants

measuring 35 mm (w) x 88 mm (l)

On September 2

Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Second Pattern with Notable Recipient Photo, by Paul Küst consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in May 1918(Schlageter Schild 2. Form mit Kampfschnalle Rhein Ruhr 1923 24, mit Foto). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a central raised inscription of SCHLAGETER, topped by a Latin Cross, situated above a pair of crossed swords, the cross flanked by campaign plaques inscribed RHEIN RUHR 1923 24, the reverse with visible clips securing the obverse