Netherlands, Nsb. A Mussert Cross Archive Pölten Turnfest Erinnerungsabzeichen)

Pölten Turnfest Erinnerungsabzeichen)

The four proceeding British parachute infantry battalions had been raised by volunteers from all ranks of the army

Instituted 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte

one between pages 264 and 265 (Charge of Boer Cavalry near Ladysmith)

Netherlands, Nsb. A Mussert Cross Archive Pölten Turnfest Erinnerungsabzeichen)Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Maltese Cross with black and red enameled arms, with crossed swords set through the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by a gilt mobile swastika and Wolfsangel rune, above oak leaf branches, the reverse bearing a central white enameled disc, overlaid by a gilt