Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Type III with Rhein/Ruhr Clasp, by Paul Küst certificate_of_authenticity the right side with an

the right side with an oval brass buckle for length adjustment

the exterior fabrics remaining very clean and the stitching intact

interruptions evident in the beading on the trim

manufacturer's label inscribed "100% WOOL / VANGUARD MILITARY EQUIPMENT CO

Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Type III with Rhein/Ruhr Clasp, by Paul Küst certificate_of_authenticity the right side with an(Schlageter Schild, 3. Form). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a pebbled field overlaid by a banner bearing an inscription of SCHLAGETER, above crossed swords and with a Latin Cross emerging from the top, flanked by RHEIN RUHR 1923 24 campaign clasps, the reverse with four visible clips securing the clasps in position, with a vertical