Germany, Imperial. A Small National War Flag United Republic of Footnote: This medal was the

Footnote: This medal was the very first Royal Albanian decoration

The swastikas on both sides of the pommel retain much of their gilt

who entered military service as a conscript on 11 November 1943 but saw no active duties

reverse centre enamels replaced with additional light blue enamels added to laurels

Germany, Imperial. A Small National War Flag United Republic of Footnote: This medal was the(Reichskriegsflagge). Constructed of a white cotton twill cloth base, bearing a double sided printed Reichskriegsflagge (National War Flag) in the form of a black and white Nordic Cross, overlaid by a central German imperial eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, with the upper hoist corner featuring an Imperial German tri colour overlaid by a Cross Patte, unmarked, measuring 40 cm (w) x 21 cm (h), demonstrating minor soiling and material fatigue with