Germany, Third Reich. A Reichszollverwaltung Sleeve Shield GTRexclude along with being named Temporary

along with being named Temporary Major on January 1

(Waffen-SS-Mützenabzeichen)

contained in a white surround with the hand painted motto OMNIA RELINQUIT SERVARE REMPUB (He abandoned everything to serve his country) beginning at 12 o’clock

measuring 57 mm x 34 mm

the 6th Somersets were engaged with the enemy on the 24th

Germany, Third Reich. A Reichszollverwaltung Sleeve Shield GTRexclude along with being named Temporary(Reichszollverwaltung rmelschild). Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval disc, bearing a central German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, topped by an inscription of REICSHZOLLVERWALTUNG (REICH CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION), and situated above a plaque bearing a stamped identification number of 3168, perforated at cardinal points with dual eyelets for sew on attachment to an armband, unmarked, measuring 65 mm (w)