Germany, Freikorps. A Rare Freikorps Fighters’ Pin, First Pattern, Numbered Example by Fischer Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic impressed (Major W

impressed (Major W

the metal backplate re-fastened to the clasp using grey glue (visible in some spots)

(marked "GRIDLEY CLASS U

then posted to the 12th Field Supply Company

Germany, Freikorps. A Rare Freikorps Fighters’ Pin, First Pattern, Numbered Example by Fischer Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic impressed (Major W(Freikorpskmpfer Nadel, Ausfhrung 1). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled shield overlaid by German Order shield defaced by a Baltic Cross, a shield featuring a Silesian Eagle, and a Totekopf (representing key Freikorps units engaged in combat in the east), surrounded by a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of EINSATZ FR DEUTSCHLAND 1918 1923 (OPERATION FOR GERMANY 1918