Ukraine. A Kyiv Crest Die from E. Braun & Co.,Vienna Auction Archive with maker’s mark/manufactured by Hoffstätter

with maker’s mark/manufactured by Hoffstätter

with compartments featuring additional documentation that Altschäffl received severe head wounds in combat which resulted in him being discharged from active service on 27 October 1944

a museum exhibition example in extremely fine condition

inscribed ""MECHANICVILLE"" above the eagle

Ukraine. A Kyiv Crest Die from E. Braun & Co.,Vienna Auction Archive with maker’s mark/manufactured by HoffstätterIn solid steel, featuring a crest at centre measuring 8. 1 mm (w) x 12. 5 mm (h) of St. Michael the patron saint of Kyiv, holding a sword as well as a shield depicting a stylized Ukrainian lion, complete measurement of 27. 8 mm (h) x 30. 00 mm (w), fine.