Germany, Freikorps. A Pair of Grenzschutz Ost Arm Insignia Republic of hallmarked with a goat's head

hallmarked with a goat's head over "2" (925 silver)

Despite victory in the First World War this was in some ways even truer in 1919

Mary Challicom of Toronto

MAYER & SÖHNE

Germany, Freikorps. A Pair of Grenzschutz Ost Arm Insignia Republic of hallmarked with a goat's head(Abzeichen und Insignien fr Mannschaften der Grenzschutz Ost). A pair of items issued to Grenzschutz Ost personnel, including: 1. An arm shield, constructed of white cotton, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a machine embroidered Teutonic Cross, notably topped by a silver aluminum wire tresse indicating issue to senior personnel, measuring 55 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), demonstrating minor soiling and material fatigue, a scarce rank upgraded example