Germany, Third Reich. A Mackensen Honour Clasp Newly Listed traces of its original gilt

traces of its original gilt remains

as the Germans never entered Paris during WWI

inscribed “Kunnia Isänmaa” on reverse

where he was transferred to the 21st Infantry Battalion

the reverse maker marked “Paulmann & Crone

Germany, Third Reich. A Mackensen Honour Clasp Newly Listed traces of its original gilt(Mackensen Ehrenschnalle). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a central oval plaque bearing a raised depiction of Generalfeldmarschall August von Mackensen, situated within a border bearing an inscription of WAFFENRING DEUTSCHER KAVALLERIE, flanked on each side by enameled NSDAP style flags, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the obverse applique in place, with a clip hinge and horizontal