Germany, Third Reich. A Rhineland Propaganda Badge Archive affixed to a die-stamped bronze

affixed to a die-stamped bronze gilt with red enamels base

named to Hofmann and indicating his birthdate of 31 July 1883

As often issued to British officer's who took part in the Battle of Talavera 27–28 July 1809

Margaret Malcolm

Germany, Third Reich. A Rhineland Propaganda Badge Archive affixed to a die-stamped bronze(Propaganda Abzeichen). Constructed of brass, the obverse bearing a depiction of a hand gripping a snake (symbolizing France), topped by an inscription of DER RHEIN, DEUTSCHLANDS STROM (THE RHINE, GERMANYS RIVER), the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.