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A Freikorps Schlageter Commemorative Badge 1918-20

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A Freikorps Schlageter Commemorative Badge 1918-20

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A Freikorps Schlageter Commemorative Badge 1918-20

Bronze gilt on silver, hand engraved "Grenzschutz. Ost. 1918-20 Res. Flak Abt. 27." on the reverse, obverse illustrating a cross above the name "SCHLAGETER", bars on either side of the cross inscribed "SPARTAKUS" and "1919/23", crossed swords below the name, surrounded by a wreath with laurels along its left and oak leaves along its right, plus a bow at its base, 46 mm x 58.2 mm, residue in the recessed areas from cleaning, extremely fine. Footnote: Albert Leo Schlageter, a decorated First World War veteran, joined the Nazi party in 1922, following the French occupation of the Ruhr. While engaged in sabotage against them, he was apprehended by the French in March of 1923, and was tried and executed a month later. He immediately became a martyr to the Nazis, and a potent propaganda tool. A monument was created, and a medal was struck in his honour, ten years later, as an award to Freikorps members for honourable service. After 1935, its wear was no longer permitted.