Germany, Nsdap. A Nsdap-Style Funeral Sash Archive maker marked "V-21" (Vanguard) and

maker marked "V-21" (Vanguard) and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

serving with HMS Impregnable and Ganges between 1916 and 1918

as worn on a side cap by non-commissioned officers

First World War National Army Silver Stars are scarce

one with its the end of its slider nipped off

Germany, Nsdap. A Nsdap-Style Funeral Sash Archive maker marked "V-21" (Vanguard) and(NSDAP Begrbnis Schrpe). Constructed of red taffeta, each end trimmed with silver aluminum wire tassels, the obverse of both ends bearing 110 mm wide white canvas discs overlaid by black mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 17. 5 cm (w) x 195. 5 cm (l), a large tear is apparent to the mid section while small tears and material fatigue is evident to both edges, in very fine condition.