Pattern (1939)GrossDeutschland Officer's machine woven cufftitle
aided by knowledge and experience gained with Byrd in the Antarctic
loss of red enamel to the obverse of the crown band
These early “thin wreath” badges are considerably lighter in construction then later version in tombac (later version weighs around 40 grams)
while the torso is flanked by pockets opening with reinforced vertical slits
Russia, Imperial. A 72nd Tula Infantry Regiment 100th Anniversary Badge Archive Pattern (1939)GrossDeutschland Officer's machine wovenInstituted May 15, 1912. In bronze and white metal, a cross featuring Royal Russian monograms on the 12 and 6 oclock arm, with the dates 1769 and 1869 on the 9 and 3 oclock arms respectively, the center medallion features the coat of arms of Tula with the inscription of Emperor Nicholas under the crown, the reverse presents a single screwpost with a screw plate marked Eduard, measures 44. 48 mm (w) x 45. 37 mm (h), light wear, a rare badge in very
