Germany, NSDAP. A Kurhessen Greeting Plaque inscribed “Kurhessen Greets its Guests” by Gebrüder Fest Archive while the reverse ricasso bears

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

partially obscured mark "RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) 155/40" with the SS Runes on the reverse

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

dated February 1

who saw extensive wartime service with both Schützen-Regiment 12 and Panzergrenadier-Regiment 12 of 4

Germany, NSDAP. A Kurhessen Greeting Plaque inscribed “Kurhessen Greets its Guests” by Gebrüder Fest Archive while the reverse ricasso bearsIn silvered bronze; maker marked Gebrder Fest, Hanau A M on reverse; measuring 109 mm x 60 mm; extremely fine condition.