An Austrian 1942/43 Winter Relief Of The German People Charity Shooting Event Badge By H. Pich Hold 1916 and seven months later

1916 and seven months later

scarce award by this maker

2 pieces of original congratulatory poetry with watercolours

badge in silvered tombac with a silvered wreath and a hollow blackened/patinated finezink Panzer III

He was one of ninety-nine Canadians and one of only six of the 3rd Infantry Battalion to be so honoured and was cited for the award in the London Gazette of February 15

An Austrian 1942/43 Winter Relief Of The German People Charity Shooting Event Badge By H. Pich Hold 1916 and seven months laterA 1942 43 Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes Opfer Schiessen badge; in bronzed metal (magnetic) with black, red, and white enamels; horizontal pinback; maker marked H. Pich, Innsbruck (Austria); very fine condition.