Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Type II with Rhein/Ruhr Campaign Clasp, by Paul Küst Province of China An early example of this

An early example of this type

the crown portion of the cap also features a clear celluloid diamond that is embossed PEKÜRO STIRNDRUCKFREI DEUTSCHES REICHSPATENT

the decoration sits in a raised removable platform with a recessed velvet medal bed

Instituted 26 June 1892

the reverse of the crossguard regimental marked "103

Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Type II with Rhein/Ruhr Campaign Clasp, by Paul Küst Province of China An early example of this(Schlageter Schild, 2. Form). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a pebbled oval field, bearing a raised inscription of SCHLAGETER, situated above a pair of crossed swords, with a Latin Cross extending from the top edge, in turn flanked by RHEIN RUHR 1923 24 campaign clasps, the reverse with four visible clips securing the clasps in position, with a