Germany, Daf. A Pioneer Of Labour Badge, Collector’s Example By Souval, C. 1960 Hold surface rust evident on the

surface rust evident on the shoulder and scroll insignias

maker marked "GWL" (Gebrüder Wegerhoff

1939 he was awarded the West Wall Medal

a Certificate Promoting Him To Major (to John Joseph Donovan

Germany, Daf. A Pioneer Of Labour Badge, Collector’s Example By Souval, C. 1960 Hold surface rust evident on the(Ehrenzeichen Pionier der Arbeit, Museumsstck). Constructed of gilded tombak with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a semi oval laurel leaf wreath surrounding a red enameled void, overlaid by a German Labour Front (DAF) style German national eagle perched on top of a cogwheel, itself surrounding a white enameled disc bearing a black mobile swastika, the reverse with two blasted rivets securing the obverse applique in place, with a