Germany, Third Reich. A Mint Reichsverkehrsdirektion Kiev District Sleeve Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Einheitliches Zubehör und Insignien)

(Einheitliches Zubehör und Insignien)

diagnosed with Pleurisy (an inflammation of the pleura

within a ribbed wreath bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) and oak leaf branches

“Shakudo” refers to the type of Japanese metalwork consisting of a dark metal alloy made using a variety of metals

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a central gilt monogram of King Friedrich August III

Germany, Third Reich. A Mint Reichsverkehrsdirektion Kiev District Sleeve Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Einheitliches Zubehör und Insignien)(Reichsverkehrsdirektion Kiew rmelabzeichen). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow Reichsbahn style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, situated above an inscription of RVD KIEW, unmarked, measuring 100 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.