loss of green enamel to obverse of laurel sprigs held by the talons
It was established as commemoration of the birth of his first grandson
Army Long Service Decoration - (gilded iron)
Most of the surviving Grand Crosses are held in museums
The crossgrain to the obverse is intact and crisp throughout
Germany, Third Reich. A 1939 Tirol Landesschiessen Shooting Award Medal Hold loss of green enamel toA circular bronze gilt medal, the obverse centre bears ared enamel left facing eagle with outstretched wings, black enamel talons clutch a white enamel target with a gilt swastika in the centre, an open oak leaf wreath lays below, green gilt branches lay behind the neck region of the eagle, circumscribed with 19 TIROLER 39 LANDESSCHIESSEN, the reverse bears a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 52. 12 mm, very fine.