A 1936 Albert L. Schlageter Martyrdom Badge Newly Listed Leonard Joseph Birchall died on

Leonard Joseph Birchall died on September 10

Footnote: Private John Bourne served with the 2nd Battalion

with correct but modern neck ribbon

The freedom of the City of London was conferred upon him with a sword of honour

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 83rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles" on January 24

A 1936 Albert L. Schlageter Martyrdom Badge Newly Listed Leonard Joseph Birchall died onStamped blackened tin Schlagetertag badge (24. May. 1936); horizontal pin; marked on reverse but illegible; measuring 43 mm x 35 mm; fine condition. Footnote: Schlageter was a military activist and active member of the NSDAP Tarnorganisation Arbeitspartei. He was found responsible for multiple bombings in France by a french military tribunal and was sentenced to death on 26. 5. 1923; measuring 44 mm x 24 mm; overall better than very fine condition.