Germany, Heer. A 1942 Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 98 Caucasus Operation Commemorative Medal Republic of A well-preserved Reich Forestry Service

A well-preserved Reich Forestry Service (Reichsforstdienst) officer’s visor cap

The document is dated 26 August 1939

The regiment saw action at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690 and the Battle of Aughrim in July 1691 during the Williamite War in Ireland

green oxidation evident on the two bronze medals

This katar has a 370 mm long double-edged triangular steel blade

Germany, Heer. A 1942 Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 98 Caucasus Operation Commemorative Medal Republic of A well-preserved Reich Forestry Service(Gebirgsjger Regiment 98 Kaukasuseinstze Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of zink, on loop for suspension from a strap, the obverse bearing a raised mountain overlaid by an edelweiss, circumscribed by an inscription of 13. GEB. JG. RGT. 98 KAUKASUSEINSTZE (13. KOMPANIE, GEBIRGSJGER REGIMENT 98 CAUCASUS OPERATION), the reverse bearing a list of notable engagements above a date of 1942, unmarked, measuring 31. 48 mm in diameter, a rare commemorative