Germany, Hj. A Golden Honour Badge, By Paulmann & Crone Hold to non-Christians

to non-Christians

though foreign heads of state and royalty may be appointed as a matter of courtesy

was destroyed in the Battle of Stalingrad

after the defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad

maker marked "P W ELLIS & CO 1915" on the reverse

Germany, Hj. A Golden Honour Badge, By Paulmann & Crone Hold to non-Christians(Goldenes HJ Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, vertical pinback, the reverse stamped with an award number of 57359 and bearing a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 78 for Paulmann & Crone, Ldenscheid, measuring 17. 00 mm (w) x 29. 42 mm (h), weighing 3. 5 grams, most of the gilt finish has been lost and some chipping is evident to the enamel, in very fine condition.