machine-embroidered edelweiss
The Eighth Army was commended by Colonel General von Prittwitz und Gaffron and fighting against the Russians
with two pointed arrows emanating from each side
Footnote: Johannes Beike was born on 4 December 1915 in Sorsum
6 in Halifax from August 19th to September 17th
Germany, Nsdap. A Golden Party Badge, Large Version, By Deschler & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity machine-embroidered edelweiss(Goldenes Ehrenzeichen der NSDAP). A well preserved Golden Party Badge, large version, constructed of gilded tombak with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, with a central black mobile swastika on a white enameled disc, within a red enameled ring bearing an inscription of NATIONAL SOZIALISTISCHE D. A. P. (NATIONAL SOCIALIST GERMAN WORKERS PARTY), the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback