Germany. A Hohenzollern 15-Year Merit Badge, C.1935 United Republic of A 1936 1926-1937 Ortsgruppe Obermenzing

A 1936 1926-1937 Ortsgruppe Obermenzing badge

very minor chip in the enamel

minor enamel chipping on two arms

was transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 141 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Germany. A Hohenzollern 15-Year Merit Badge, C.1935 United Republic of A 1936 1926-1937 Ortsgruppe Obermenzing(Dienstabzeichen fr 15 Jahre). Instituted 16 November 1935 by the House of Hohenzollern. (1935 present issue). Constructed of bronze, vertical pinback, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a royal crown, overlaid by a monogram, unmarked, measuring 20. 56 mm (w) x 33. 03 mm (h), weighing 5. 0 grams, in extremely fine condition.