Netherlands, NSB. A Rare Mussert Cross for Combatants United Republic of (Fallschirm-Division Ärmelband)

(Fallschirm-Division Ärmelband)

At the time of its establishment in 1923

an example demonstrating variant catch hardware for this manufacturer

demonstrating a consistent patina throughout and missing all four reverse attachment prongs

Inset into the centre of each side of the crossguard are circular medallions bearing gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastikas

Netherlands, NSB. A Rare Mussert Cross for Combatants United Republic of (Fallschirm-Division Ärmelband)(Mussertkruis). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Maltese Cross with black and red enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt swastika defaced by a Wolfsangel, situated above a semi circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse overlaid by a