Germany, Imperial. A 1916 Artillery Luger P08 Holster, by Friedrich Böttger Archive Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration

the Combat Observer Badge for Ground-Attack Crew Members

" Upon the ceasing of hostilities

set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “FURCHTLOS UND TREW” (“FEARLESS AND LOYAL”) with a six-pointed star

The order was issued in three classes and was generally confined to members of the Roman Catholic faith until its abolishment in 1860

Germany, Imperial. A 1916 Artillery Luger P08 Holster, by Friedrich Böttger Archive Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration(Pistolentasche fr Luger P08). A well preserved Artillery issue Luger P08 holster, constructed of multiple panels of pressed brown leather, the edge featuring a hollow channel retaining an original cleaning rod, with a retractable lid and flap fitting over the side and retaining a loop through which a strap is inserted for secure closure, the interior bearing a fully legible makers mark reading FRIEDRICH BTTGER, EISLEBEN with a manufacture date of