Germany, Third Reich. A German Hunting Society Badge for Hunters and Gamekeepers, by Ferdinand Hoffstätter Republic of 2) A 1934/35 WHW (Winterhilfswerk

2) A 1934/35 WHW (Winterhilfswerk

within a blue enameled ring bearing an inscription of “BAYERISCHER KRIEGERBUND - DEM VERDIENST” (“BAVARIAN WARRIORS LEAGUE - FOR MERIT”)

On the body of the messkit

each of the seven star points with three faceted rays

(Artillerie Säbel für Offiziere mit Löwenkopf)

Germany, Third Reich. A German Hunting Society Badge for Hunters and Gamekeepers, by Ferdinand Hoffstätter Republic of 2) A 1934/35 WHW (Winterhilfswerk(Deutsche Jgerschaft Dienstabzeichen fr Berufsjger und Jagdaufseher). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of a shield with an oak leaf border, bearing a central Deutsche Jgerschaft (German Hunting Society DJ) insignia, situated above a banner bearing an inscription of JAGDAUFSEHER (GAMEKEEPER) and identity number of 18262, the reverse maker marked HOFFSTTTER, BONN, measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), missing its pinback, in very fine