Germany, HJ. A Rare 1934 Celle/Lüneburg Rally Commemorative Badge Province of China An order to the Douaumont

An order to the Douaumont military barracks in Hamburg-Wandsbek to give Matthiessen his new uniform

maker marked "M&K

Instituted in 1860

with four national eagles (Hoheitszeichen) separately applied between each of the four arms of the cross

his condition listed as "Dangerously Ill"

Germany, HJ. A Rare 1934 Celle/Lüneburg Rally Commemorative Badge Province of China An order to the Douaumont(HJ Treffen Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse bearing castle towers overlaid by an HJ insignia and coat of arms of the city of Celle, topped by an inscription of H. J. TREFFEN and date of 10. 6. 34, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), a scarce badge in extremely fine condition.