Germany, SA. A 1933 Leipzig Brigade Meeting Badge, by Gustav Brehmer Archive maker marked "V&S" (Vaughton &

maker marked "V&S" (Vaughton & Sons

It ranked as the supreme distinction for exceptional deeds and acts of gallantry on the field of battle and was the highest war decoration for those who took part in the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913 and the Asia Minor Campaign of 1921-1922

with the grip facilitated by two pieces of blackened and ribbed wood

glue and paper residue on the white cotton mesh backer from previous board mounting

and is commemorated on page 499 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

Germany, SA. A 1933 Leipzig Brigade Meeting Badge, by Gustav Brehmer Archive maker marked "V&S" (Vaughton &(Sturmabteilung Leipzig Brigade Treffen Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of brass, vertical pinback, the reverse maker marked BREHMER, MARKNEUKIRCHEN, measuring 26 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.