Original Rare WWI German Field Honor Badge Certified

Original Rare WWI German Field Honor Badge Certified. Creation: A veterans’ association based in Hamburg, Germany, introduced the badge in 1923 during the Weimar Republic. Eligibility: It was meant for any former soldier who fought in the Imperial German military between 1914 and 1918. Application Process: Veterans had to submit a written application detailing their wartime combat experience to verify their service. Unofficial Status: The German government did not officially sanction or issue the badge. Self-Purchased: Approved veterans received an authorization document, but they had to buy the badge at their own expense from private jewelers or manufacture Three-piece construction, silvered bronze, bronze gilt and white enamels, marked “Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen”, “Hamburg 11” and “GES. GESCH.” on Vaulted Great looking untouched German award in EXCELLENT CONDITION Catch is now gone see photos SOME EVER SO SLIGHT PAINT LOSS (see photos) . 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Please also see our other items on our web page. Great example!