Germany, Weimar Republic. A Zeppelin Crew Member's Cap Badge Hold German Horse Rider Badge

German Horse Rider Badge

Christmas Card from Governor General Ramon John "Ray" Hnatyshyn and his wife (dated 1994)

It is otherwise unmarked and measures approximately 190 mm (w) x 260 mm (l) x 130 mm (h)

Footnote: The Landesschiessen was made up of Tirolean veterans from the Great War who were effectively in the reserve for Second World War service

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Zeppelin Crew Member's Cap Badge Hold German Horse Rider BadgeIn silvered die stamped bronze left facing zeppelin, fronting an open ended wreath composed of a branch of oak leaves and acorns on the left and a branch of laurel leaves at the right in gilt die stamped bronze, the zeppelin and wreath mounted to a black bakelite disk via dual prongs and four prongs respectively, the upper of the disk in black felt, dual pinholes placed above and below for sewing upon a cap, measuring 41. 7 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h),