with sporadic scratching visible to the wood
presenting light creasing and two punched holes
Horizon Monthly for Education Yearbook 1942-43
/ 902 CHESTNUT STREET / PHILADELPHIA" on the inside lid
circumscribed “HANDWERKERWETTKAMPF - FÜR HERRVORAGENDE LEISTUNGEN” (German - Craftsmanship Competition - For Excellent Performance)
Germany, Federal Republic. A Cholm Shield, 1957 Version, Early Example Province of China with sporadic scratching visible to(Cholmdschild). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross, situated above an inscription of CHOLM 1942, the reverse retaining all three attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), demonstrating some bending and denting to the edges, an early 1957 version demonstrating high quality construction in extremely fine condition.