Lippe-Detmold. A Scarce Officer's Pickelhaube Plate, C.1895 Hold Markneukirchen) on reverse

Markneukirchen) on reverse

/ СЪ КОРОНА" in gold-coloured ink

In late 1940 the “Orion” joined forces with the “Komet” and the “Kulmerland” to attack the island of Nauru in order to destroy its phosphate industry

A 1937 Kreistreffen in Minden badge

presents a facsimile signature of founder Franz Seldte (1882-1947)

Lippe-Detmold. A Scarce Officer's Pickelhaube Plate, C.1895 Hold Markneukirchen) on reverseIn die stamped silver, featuring a left facing crowned imperial eagle with banner spanning wingspan with the inscription Mit Gott fr Koenig und Vaterland With God for King and Country, a separately affixed central star burst presenting a gilt and iconic symbol of Lippe Detmold, measuring 17. 4 cm from wingtip to wingtip, pleasing patina, extremely fine.