Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Badge Of The Military Administration Of Belgium And Northern France Auction 29 mm x 30

29 mm x 30

inscribed VIRTUTI IN BELLO (Latin - Valor at War)

64 mm (w) x 22

and dated to Feb 21st

silvered star on its original ribbon

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Badge Of The Military Administration Of Belgium And Northern France Auction 29 mm x 30(Militr Verwaltung Mitgliedsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval ring finished in a classic Wehrmacht red, white, and black motif, bearing a silvered inscription of MILITR VERWALTUNG BELGIEN UND N. FRANKREICH (MILITARY ADMINISTRATION OF BELGIUM AND NORTHERN FRANCE) across the black ring, overlaid by a silvered Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile