Lot 1561:
A Collection of German Militaria, including a Second Class Sniper Badge
Sold for: $40
Description
A collection of German militaria, featuring a circular embroidered Second Class Sniper Badge (Scharfschützenabzeichen) with a black eagle head, orange beak and eye, surrounded by green oak leaves on a dark green felt background with a gray braided border. Accompanying this are an oval, silver-toned metal locket containing a black-and-white photograph of five uniformed men within a decorative frame; a silver-toned metal pin depicting an Edelweiss flower with a stylized axe; a heavily corroded brass or bronze badge featuring a crowned eagle with outstretched wings; and two miniature fabric ribbon bars, one red with a green and white central stripe and the other red with a gray and red central stripe, each fitted with a safety pin backing.
Condition report:
The embroidered patch appears in good condition. The locket, Edelweiss pin, and ribbon bars exhibit moderate wear. The large eagle badge shows significant deterioration and material loss, including damage to its reverse.
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