and fifty-five U-shaped Brackets (various sizes)
A functional catch situated within the throat firmly holds the sword in place during storage
The tang bears a single mekugi-ana (rivet hole) which appears to have been larger and filled and re-pierced
topped by an inscription of “HELVETIA BENIGNA”
maker marked "BW"
Germany, NSDAP. A Set of Insignia for a Political Leader’s Visor Cap certificate_of_authenticity and fifty-five U-shaped Brackets (various(NSDAP Mtzenabzeichen fr Politische Leiter). A set of insignia for an NSDAP Political Leaders visor cap, including a wreath, constructed of gilded brass, the reverse retaining all original attachment prongs, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 16 for Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 110 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), and; a cockade, constructed of silvered brass with enamels, the reverse retaining all original attachment prongs,