Germany, Third Reich. A Reichszollverwaltung Sleeve Shield Auction 1917 at the Signal Training

1917 at the Signal Training Depot in Sackville

Hartmann - Leutnant of Fighter Wing 52 and top Fighter Ace in the history of aerial warfare

" But that's all he knew

partially enameled in black

40 mm long knurled needle pin

Germany, Third Reich. A Reichszollverwaltung Sleeve Shield Auction 1917 at the Signal Training(Reichszollverwaltung rmelschild). Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval disc, bearing a central German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, topped by an inscription of REICSHZOLLVERWALTUNG (REICH CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION), and situated above a plaque bearing a stamped identification number of 3168, perforated at cardinal points with dual eyelets for sew on attachment to an armband, unmarked, measuring 65 mm (w)