Germany, DAF. A Wall Plaque United Republic of which was torpedoed and overwhelmed

which was torpedoed and overwhelmed by gunfire

Glider Pilot Regiment Cap Badge (in white metal

(1857-1918 Issue)

maker marked "25" on the ring

It is written in English and was probably filled out upon Backhausen’s capture by Allied forces

Germany, DAF. A Wall Plaque United Republic of which was torpedoed and overwhelmed(Deutsche Arbeitsfront Plakette). Constructed of an aluminum alloy, the obverse consisting of a Deutsche Arbeitsfront (German Labour Front DAF) insignia in the form of a cogwheel surrounding a mobile swastika with ribbed arms, unmarked, measuring 20 cm in diameter, demonstrating minor scratching and loss of finish throughout the base metal, an example of a wall plaque displayed by companies unionized under the DAF, in better than very fine condition.