Germany, Freikrops. A Rare Marine-Brigade Ehrhardt Sleeve Insignia Auction Archive reverse inscribed "George Cruise 12"

reverse inscribed "George Cruise 12"

A partially-legible embossed mark of “DEUTSCHE LEDER” (“GERMAN LEATHER”) remains visible on the right side of the sweatband

A large medal constructed of gilded bronze and multi-coloured enamels

clip on the reverse of the buckle

Footnote: This badge appears in the second row at the right on page 90 of "Eagles Recalled" by Warren Carroll and comes from his personal collection

Germany, Freikrops. A Rare Marine-Brigade Ehrhardt Sleeve Insignia Auction Archive reverse inscribed "George Cruise 12"(Marine Brigade Ehrhardt rmelabzeichen). Instituted February 1919 by Hermann Ehrhardt. (1920 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval rope wreath, surrounding a central banner bearing an inscription of EHRHARDT, topped by a Viking longship cutting through waves, and situated above a cluster of oak leaves, perforated at cardinal points with dual eyelets for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 54. 10 mm (w) x 80. 02