Germany, Wehrmacht. An Oak Leaf Monogram Brooch
(Eichenlaub Brosche). An interesting field-made brooch, constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of a central circular disc bearing an engraved monogram of “WG” or “GW”, flanked on each side by a detailed reproduction Oak Leaf clasp to the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, the reverse of each clasp bearing a silver content number of “800” and LDO codes of “L/12” for C.E. Juncker, Berlin, measuring 62.46 mm (w) x 24.64 mm (h), weighing 22.2 grams, an unusual example possibly worn by a recipient of the Oak Leaves in extremely fine condition.

