Germany, NSKK. A Mint Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Lothar von Dreden GTRexclude silvered crossed sword clasp indicative

silvered crossed sword clasp indicative of war merit on its original war ribbon

in cut-out and near extremely fine condition

measuring 32 mm (w) x 32 mm (h) x 8 cm (h)

demonstrating a hole to the handle which reveals a hollow core and some wear to the lower edge of the blade consistent with use

and numbered “6657” on reverse

Germany, NSKK. A Mint Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Lothar von Dreden GTRexclude silvered crossed sword clasp indicative(NSKK Mtzenabzeichen, 2. Form). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver aluminum wire NSKK insignia, the reverse retaining a fully intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label bearing a makers code of A4 374 indicating manufacture by Lothar von Dreden, Wupptertal Elberfeld, measuring 100 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.