Germany, Third Reich. A Mackensen Honour Clasp Auction blade has been sharpened over

blade has been sharpened over time

Although there are various small areas of contact on the crossguard

constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured machine embroidery

The pants measure 420 mm in width x 1

Germany, Third Reich. A Mackensen Honour Clasp Auction blade has been sharpened over(Mackensen Ehrenschnalle). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a central oval plaque bearing a raised depiction of Generalfeldmarschall August von Mackensen, situated within a border bearing an inscription of WAFFENRING DEUTSCHER KAVALLERIE, flanked on each side by enameled NSDAP style flags, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the obverse applique in place, with a clip hinge and horizontal