Germany, Wehrmacht. A Supply Troops Proficiency Clasp Prototype By Willy Kürschner Auction Distribution began in March 1919

Distribution began in March 1919

above an inscription of “FÜR TREUE ARBEIT” (“FOR FAITHFUL LABOUR”) and a dedication to “HERRN OTTO FRANZ KLEBER

of Saxony on 24 October 1916 for bravery on the Eastern Front

Footnote: Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma (1891–1948) was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

disembarking at Glasgow

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Supply Troops Proficiency Clasp Prototype By Willy Kürschner Auction Distribution began in March 1919(Flieger Nachschub Leistungs Spange Prototyp). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a central wheel overlaid by a mobile swastika and wings joined together by dual acorns and oak leaves, unmarked but of a type designed solely by Willy Krschner, measuring 88. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), very fine.