Spain, Facist State. A Falange Army Badge Hold Fegelein joined the Reiter-Regiment 17

Fegelein joined the Reiter-Regiment 17 (Cavalry Regiment 17)

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/ NEW YORK / STERLING and two Meyer Hallmarks

A textbook example of a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1

1916) and "brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War

Spain, Facist State. A Falange Army Badge Hold Fegelein joined the Reiter-Regiment 17Three piece construction, in bronze gilt and red, white and blue enamels, measuring 44 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), vertical pinback designed to be flanked by dual stays, one of which is intact, the other having been lost to time, scattered chipping evident in the blue enamels on the chequerboard shield, the remaining enamels intact, scattered gilt wear, very fine. Accompanied by a black and white photograph of the recipient wearing the badge on his right