. It is constructed out of a die struck, zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed. The oval badge depicts an embossed profile of a mobile swastika, above an M35 pattern helmet, which is above two crossed broad swords. This then lies on a pebbled field and is surrounded by a laurel leaf and berry wreath which is tied together at the bottom with a bow tie. The reverse features a full back and is maker marked “107” (Carl Wild, Hamburg). The steel pin, stamped hinge and stamped catch are all intact and in well-working condition. The silver wash mostly gone due to calcification