Belgium, VNV. A 1942 Youth Harvest Commemorative Badge Republic of Maryland on August 20th

Maryland on August 20th

For all but a few seconds this young Non-Commissioned Officer had been moving alone in full view of the enemy and under continuous aimed fire of their automatic weapons

Contained in original plastic case of issue

The book contains 328 pages with black and white photographs and images

A 107th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Shoulder Title

Belgium, VNV. A 1942 Youth Harvest Commemorative Badge Republic of Maryland on August 20thConstructed of gilded aluminum, the obverse bearing a bundle of wheat, circumscribed by inscriptions of N. S. J. B. D. M. S. (Nationaal Socialistische Jeugd Verbond Dietsche Meisjes Scharen) and OOGSTVERZAMELING 1942 (HARVEST 1942), the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 40 mm in diameter, a scarce commemorative badge to a Flemish youth collaborator, in extremely fine condition.