Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Type III with Rhein/Ruhr Clasp, by Paul Küst Archive 000 were expelled

000 were expelled

and Unknown Medal (silver gilt

consisting of a red and white enamelled cross

A Model 1936 SS Chained Leader’s Dagger retrieved from the estate of a Canadian veteran measuring 375 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

with a black enamelled swastika (Hakenkreuz)

Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Type III with Rhein/Ruhr Clasp, by Paul Küst Archive 000 were expelled(Schlageter Schild, 3. Form). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a pebbled field overlaid by a banner bearing an inscription of SCHLAGETER, above crossed swords and with a Latin Cross emerging from the top, flanked by RHEIN RUHR 1923 24 campaign clasps, the reverse with four visible clips securing the clasps in position, with a vertical