Germany, Freikorps. A Deutsche Schutzdivision Commemorative Lapel Badge Province of China Footnote: Thomas William Weller was

Footnote: Thomas William Weller was born on October 18

the reverse with a partially-intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label

minor loss of nickel plating to both the hilt and scabbard

carrying handle riveted in place on one end

the upper clip having been lost to time

Germany, Freikorps. A Deutsche Schutzdivision Commemorative Lapel Badge Province of China Footnote: Thomas William Weller was(Deutsche Schutzdivision Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of a silvered alloy, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, wrapped in ribbon, inset with an upward pointing sword, the reverse with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 72 mm (h), a scarce example of a commemorative badge worn by members of Deutsche Schutzdivision executed as a larger scale emulation of the units original collar insignia, in extremely fine