Original German WWII NSDAP Political Leader Standard Bearer Gorget Chain by Matthias Oechsler & Sohn of Ansbach - RZM M1/14 U.S. Helmets/Hats Silversides steamed ahead of the

Silversides steamed ahead of the enemy vessels and lay in wait

which still has the pull string

The polishing has almost completely removed the original factory final polish from the blade

red backing for Artillery

It's definitely a nice looking example

Original German WWII NSDAP Political Leader Standard Bearer Gorget Chain by Matthias Oechsler & Sohn of Ansbach - RZM M1/14 U.S. Helmets/Hats Silversides steamed ahead of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Gorgets hold an interesting place in history, as they are a throw back to the days of knights, when suits of armor included a neck protection device called a Gorget. They have been used since that time to identify membership or function in various military and police organizations, and Gorgets were thoroughly used during the Third Reich. This is a lovely example of the VERY hard to find chain from a a mid WWII style