Germany, Freikorps. A 1. Garde-Reserve-Regiment Sleeve Insignia visually-hidden and is remembered for his

and is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay (in which he was victorious) usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes

the reverse is silver gilt with decorative arms topped by a highly decorative Imperial crown

with a crowned anchor at the open end

belt non-closing due to slightly bent receiver

lugs have been replaced from horizontal to vertical positions

Germany, Freikorps. A 1. Garde-Reserve-Regiment Sleeve Insignia visually-hidden and is remembered for his(rmelabzeichen der I. Bataillon des Garde Reserve Regiments). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of a detailed stags skull with horns, perforated with two sets of dual eyelets for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 74 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), a scarce example in extremely fine condition.