Original German WWII Feldgendarmerie Gorget with Phosphorescent Paint and Neck Chain by J.C. Maedicke of Berlin Antique Wheellock Firearms M (Werfe Mortar) and AEG17

M (Werfe Mortar) and AEG17

The terms "Ukrainian"

began trials in the hands of troops in 1871

Also included with this grouping are the following medals awarded to Staff Sergeant Benjamin Joesph Troisi in WW2

Normally these would have a plume on the front of the helmet

Original German WWII Feldgendarmerie Gorget with Phosphorescent Paint and Neck Chain by J.C. Maedicke of Berlin Antique Wheellock Firearms M (Werfe Mortar) and AEG17Original Items: Only One Available. Gorgets hold an interesting place in history, as they are a throw back to the days of knights, when suits of armor included a neck protection device called a Gorget. They have been used since that time to identify membership or function in various military and police organizations, and Gorgets were thoroughly used during the Third Reich. This is a very nice example of a Third Reich Feldgendarmerie gorgets, made J.