Germany, NSDAP. A Kurhessen Greeting Plaque inscribed “Kurhessen Greets its Guests” by Gebrüder Fest Archive Footnote: The 2nd Jäger Battalion

Footnote: The 2nd Jäger Battalion initially fought in France

stamped "750" (for 18Kt Gold) on reverse bottom

The inside of the pouch was formerly divided into two sections by the use of a narrow horizontal strap near the top but it has been lost to time

As noted on the dust jacket: "This unique book is an account of the Arctic and Antarctic Expeditions between 1818 and 1961

while the reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “ED

Germany, NSDAP. A Kurhessen Greeting Plaque inscribed “Kurhessen Greets its Guests” by Gebrüder Fest Archive Footnote: The 2nd Jäger BattalionIn silvered bronze; maker marked Gebrder Fest, Hanau A M on reverse; measuring 109 mm x 60 mm; extremely fine condition.