Germany, Nskk. A Dutch Nskk Eastern Front Volunteer’s Honour Badge Auction Archive Footnote: The Order of the

Footnote: The Order of the Iron Crown was founded on June 5

each in turn overlaid with a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire insignia

the six o’clock arm bearing an institution date of “1914”

the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled ring in the form of a buckled belt with gilt letters reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

Many men of the 97th NY followed Martin's orders as well

Germany, Nskk. A Dutch Nskk Eastern Front Volunteer’s Honour Badge Auction Archive Footnote: The Order of the(stliche Vordere Ehrenzeichen fr Nederlndischen Freiwillingen der NSKK). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a stylized wheel, with the centre spokes overlaid by a raised Wolfsangel rune flanked by a Stahlhelm and sword, topped by an inscription of TROUW (LOYALTY), the reverse with an integrated hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 47. 70 mm (w) x 51. 46 mm (h), weighing 15. 7 grams, in near extremely