A Unique 1943 Demjansk Shield Prototype From The Estate Of Professor Klein Auction Archive A 1929 NSDAP Rothenburg badge

A 1929 NSDAP Rothenburg badge (21-22

Connaughton died on November 25

who was killed in action at the battle of Regina Trench on 8 October 1916 -  Canadian Memorial Cross

Herzog Karl Eduard

Snowdon was later posted to the Canadian Garrison Artillery

A Unique 1943 Demjansk Shield Prototype From The Estate Of Professor Klein Auction Archive A 1929 NSDAP Rothenburg badgeThis is a rare prototype of the 1943 version of the commonly encountered 1942 Demjansk Shield, from the estate of Professor Richard Klein, who served as the designer of numerous awards and decorations during the Third Reich. It is constructed of stamped silvered metal (magnetic); on a Wehrmacht issue feldgrau wool backer; with its magnetic backing plate (missing one of its four pins); the shield measuring 107 mm x 58 mm; unissued but with light wear