52nd Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1553 lots has ended on 20th November 2022. 85% of all lots sold

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Gendarmerie Hochalpinist Badge - L. Klein

Gendarmerie Hochalpinist Badge - L. Klein

LOT 63-1218
SOLD
Auction ended        20th November 2022  |  05:28 pm CET
RESULT
4.500,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
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LOT 63-1218
EAN 2000000699882
LOT 63-1218
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000699882
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 63-1218
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000699882
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Extremely rare badge for gendarmerie high alpinists. 

Silver plated tombak badge with green and white enamel on the front. Slight chipping. The center bears the police eagle surrounded by Edelweiss decorations. At the top is the inscription "GENDARMERIE-HOCHALPINIST". Furthermore an ice axe "runs" vertically through the badge. "L. Klein Wien" maker marked on the clip (reverse).

The top of the ice axe has been re-attached. Signs of wear. 

Weight: 28.0 gr.


Condition
2