Germany, Weimar Republic. A Turnverein Belt Buckle Hold including a Gaumeister badge

including a Gaumeister badge

For their voluntary defense of the nation's capital

maker marked “SCHWERIN

Footnote: The medal was instituted on August 21

A fine example of a Bavarian Military Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Turnverein Belt Buckle Hold including a Gaumeister badge(Turnverein Grtelschnalle). A Turnverein (Gymnastics Association) belt buckle, constructed of polished, silvered brass, the obverse bearing a raised medallion with a finely detailed Turnverein insignia, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with minor scratching and loss of finish evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.