Germany, Imperial. An Old Master Of Fencing Badge Auction Archive marked “L35” for “Rudolf Wächtler

marked “L35” for “Rudolf Wächtler & Lange

maker marked "H o/y"

with a large shield on its chest bearing the Cross of Burgundy insignia and measuring 12

meaning that the interior of the pouch was previously de-gutted - this was common practice with these bags

also double marked with Dutch import/duty mark "vreemd" for used imported objects between 1906 and 1953

Germany, Imperial. An Old Master Of Fencing Badge Auction Archive marked “L35” for “Rudolf Wächtler(Deutsche Krieger Fechtanstalt Abzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, vertical pinback, obverse presents with white enameled Maltese Cross on top of green laurel wreath, topped by Geman national crown, with central depiction of fencers shaking hands over red enameled background, maker marked HCH. Timm, Berlin C19 on reverse, in extremely fine condition.