A 1938 Leipzig Deutsche Gepäckmarsch Meisterschaft Badge Auction Archive when a shell exploded

when a shell exploded

He commanded the 3rd Mountain Division

dismissed his ship and reprimanded after HMS Scout had ran aground in the Thames Estuary in 1938

(Reichsbanner Youth): In stamped brass with brass face plate affixed by two rivets

A 1938 Leipzig Deutsche Gepäckmarsch Meisterschaft Badge Auction Archive when a shell explodedA 1938 Leipzig Deutsche Gepckmarsch Meisterschaft badge (9. 5. 1938); In pressed gold painted leather, diagonal pin; maker marked Esoplast DRR Nr. 659373 on reverse; very fine condition. Footnote: The Gepckmasch Meisterschaft is a military competition of Swiss origins. Participants of the race had to run walk a distance up to a full marathon in full combat gear, including a full uniform, rucksack, and a rifle.