Germany, Third Reich. A 1943 Stalag VIII-B POW Softball Tournament Winner’s Plaque visually-hidden eight Third Reich-period commemorative badges

eight Third Reich-period commemorative badges reflecting various events and organizations

including an Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp

58 mm x 94 mm inclusive of the bow suspension

with the ribbon retaining an original twisted and rolled wire cord

The document is dated to Wiesbaden on February 12

Germany, Third Reich. A 1943 Stalag VIII-B POW Softball Tournament Winner’s Plaque visually-hidden eight Third Reich-period commemorative badges(Grabenkunst Plakette). Constructed of lacquered dark brown wood, the obverse bearing two baseball players (one catcher and one wielding a bat), set against a background emulating the stitching of a baseball, circumscribed by an inscription of SOFTBALL CHAMPS STALAG VIII B GERMANY 1943, unmarked, measuring 17 cm in diameter, an interesting memento of leisure time by presumed American servicemen in German captivity in extremely fine condition.