Germany, Third Reich. An AH 50th Birthday Commemorative Plaque, by Königliche Hüttenamt Gleiwitz Hold The cap is otherwise unmarked

The cap is otherwise unmarked but demonstrates the characteristics of wartime Dutch-manufactured examples distributed to the Wehrmacht

to whom the Star (the same as worn by the Grand Crosses) may be given as a higher distinction

while the tip of the scabbard has been blunted

ZANASCO / VICENZA"

Germany, Third Reich. An AH 50th Birthday Commemorative Plaque, by Königliche Hüttenamt Gleiwitz Hold The cap is otherwise unmarked(AH Erinnerungsplakette). Constructed of blackened magnetic cast iron, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of AH, flanked by dates 1889 1939, the reverse with a suspension loop, maker marked with the logo of Knigliche Httenamt Gleiwitz, measuring 9 cm in diameter, a late prewar example marking the Fhrers 50th birthday, in extremely fine condition.