Description
Beautiful 8th Bavarian Reserve Field Artillery 1920's-WWI Veteran's Badge in heavy struck brass. The 8th Bavarian was part of the Imperial German Army and saw action in many battles including the final period of WWI, the "Hundred Days Offensive". The badge depicts soldiers engaged in battle with field artillery, above them reads: "8 ??? BAYR ??? RES ??? FELD ??? ART ??? REGIMENT" and below the dates "1914 ??? 1916".
VINTAGE:Circa WWI
SIZE:Approximately 1 7/8" x 1 1/8"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Heavy struck brass.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with safety style catch.
MARKINGS:"DESCHLERu.SOHN ??? MUNCHEN ??? 9"
ITEM NOTES:This is from an Imperial German collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VIM15 LAAEX2/15 SeADJX7/15
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): Badge shows only minor wear, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.