Ukraine. A Kyiv Crest Die from E. Braun & Co.,Vienna Auction Archive A similar badge

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7 mm x 94 mm when the two pieces are interlocked

with compartments featuring additional documentation that Altschäffl received severe head wounds in combat which resulted in him being discharged from active service on 27 October 1944

with maker’s mark/manufactured by Hoffstätter

For ten years he served in the 6th Separate Company

Ukraine. A Kyiv Crest Die from E. Braun & Co.,Vienna Auction Archive A similar badgeIn solid steel, featuring a crest at centre measuring 8. 1 mm (w) x 12. 5 mm (h) of St. Michael the patron saint of Kyiv, holding a sword as well as a shield depicting a stylized Ukrainian lion, complete measurement of 27. 8 mm (h) x 30. 00 mm (w), fine.