Germany. A Gold Grade Horse Keeper’s Badge In Its Presentation Case Of Issue By Christian Lauer United Republic of Krause was appointed Leader of

Krause was appointed Leader of the Artillery Department in Breslau

first as a Gunner in 1940

7 (w) mm x 67

maker marked “3” (Wilhelm Deumer

pommel remains tight

Germany. A Gold Grade Horse Keeper’s Badge In Its Presentation Case Of Issue By Christian Lauer United Republic of Krause was appointed Leader of(Deutsches Pferdepflegerabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilt tombac; the obverse consisting of a large laurel wreath with a horseshoe at the bottom inscribed with the letter R Reiter Rider, with a horse and a horse keeper within the badge; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked L. Chr. Lauer Nrnberg, Berlin, and marked Gesetzlich Geschtzt; measuring 44. 25 mm (w) x 48. 65 mm (h); weighing 16.