Germany, Freikorps. A II. Marine-Brigade Wilhelmshaven Sleeve Insignia visually-hidden Heavy nickel-plated steel crossguard with

Heavy nickel-plated steel crossguard with quillon

He served with the Labour Corps of the 48th Company (formerly the 9th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment)

who had been at war since 1914

All insignia appear original to the cap and are machine-stitched into place

an interesting memento from a Kriegsmarine sailor in the occupied Netherlands in very fine condition

Germany, Freikorps. A II. Marine-Brigade Wilhelmshaven Sleeve Insignia visually-hidden Heavy nickel-plated steel crossguard with(rmelabzeichen der II. Marinebrigade Wilhemshaven). Constructed of silvered magnetic iron, the obverse consisting of an oval knotted rope wreath, surrounding a central Viking longship cutting through waves, situated above a banner bearing a raised inscription of WILHELMSHAVEN, in turn emanating from an oak leaf wreath, perforated at cardinal points with dual eyelets for sew on attachment, demonstrating minor loss of finish throughout, a cut out and