German WWII Army Etched Parade Display Piece providing valuable insights for collectors

providing valuable insights for collectors and military historians alike

with original hinge and catch fully present

there is some minor age staining to the areas of the white top

some abrasions to the leather of the edge and the crown cushion

and the inner collar remains sewn in place

German WWII Army Etched Parade Display Piece providing valuable insights for collectorsA superb quality example, marked simply Solingen and featuring deep, clear etching to both sides. One side bears the German motto "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit" (In Memory of My Service Time), flanked by an out swept winged eagle and swastika to the right, and a down swept eagle and swastika to the left. The reverse displays the same eagle configuration, with a detailed central image of an 8 ton tracked prime mover towing a heavy artillery