Germany, Weimar Republic. Freikorps Schlageter Badge; Second Type, By Paul Küst Auction Luiz participated in the bombardment

Luiz participated in the bombardment and occupation of Pelelieu

bearing an anchor on both sides of the crossguard

from August 22nd to December 26th

1914 to January 11

Germany, Weimar Republic. Freikorps Schlageter Badge; Second Type, By Paul Küst Auction Luiz participated in the bombardment(Schlageter Abzeichen). Constructed of heavily silvered bronze, second type; with a vertical pinback; maker marked "PAUL KST ABZEICHEN ORDENFABRIK BERLIN S W 19", marked "GES. GESCH." (Gesetzlich Geschtzt) and "101" on the reverse, measuring 48. 23 mm (w) x 60. 58 mm (h); weighing 40. 9 grams; in overall extremely fine condition. Footnote: Albert Leo Schlageter (August 12, 1894 May 26, 1923) was a member of the German Freikorps. After the outbreak of