regrettably informs Matthiessen that he can’t meet him due to military duties in Strasbourg
the other four with their push pin points intact)
Footnote: The badge was worn by assault pioneers whose job was to blow up enemy trenches and bunkers
Initially he tried to pursue a career in the Austro-Hungarian Navy
” the reverse plain as issued
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Cap Insignia Archive regrettably informs Matthiessen that he(Mtzenabzeichen). A mixed lot of cap insignia, including: 1. A set of Heer visor cap insignia for Enlisted ranks, including an eagle, constructed of silvered feinzink, the reverse retaining all attachment prongs, maker marked with the illegible logo and manufacture date of 39, measuring 65 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), and; a one piece wreath and cockade, constructed of silvered feinzink with aluminum, the reverse retaining one of two attachment prongs,