Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Badge for German Dog Care, Small Version Hold cord in gilt bullion wire

cord in gilt bullion wire denoting a General's rank issue

the core of the decoration demonstrates moderate loss of finish with a consistent patina throughout the frame

Hoffmann of the Railroad Construction Company 30

points on the star slightly depressed

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Badge for German Dog Care, Small Version Hold cord in gilt bullion wire(Wehrmacht nichttragbare Verdienstmedaille fr Verdienste um das Deutsche Hundewesen). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a central raised Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of VERLIEHEN VOM OBERKOMMANDO DES HEERES (AWARD BY THE SUPREME COMMAND OF THE ARMY), the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR VERDIENSTE UM DAS DEUTSCHE HUNDEWESEN (FOR SERVICES TO GERMAN DOGS),