Germany. A 1938 Holzmann Construction Crew Employee Badge Hold "Investiture of the Knight Grand

"Investiture of the Knight Grand Commander

Footnote: This medal was awarded to Major Johann Zethmeyer

high quality plaque

He joined the Prussian army in 1894 and was promoted to Second Lieutenant the next year

The trousers are constructed of thick black wool

Germany. A 1938 Holzmann Construction Crew Employee Badge Hold "Investiture of the Knight GrandConstructed of zink; the obverse depicting a steel helmet superimposed onto a shovel and pick axed, circumscribed DeM Arbeit Zur Ehr, Der Heimat zur Wehr (German For the honour of the labourer, and for the defense of the homeland); the reverse dated 1938 and depicting the logo of the Phillip Holzmann construction company; measuring 36. 13 mm in diameter; weighing 16. 1 grams; in overall very fine condition.