Germany, Hj. A Standard Bearer’s Arm Shield Auction Archive maker marked “Linden & Funke”

maker marked “Linden & Funke”

the blade constructed of brushed steel (magnetic)

the Union sloop-of-war continued on blockade duty off the Passes of the Mississippi

he was married with a daughter and three sons

Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp

Germany, Hj. A Standard Bearer’s Arm Shield Auction Archive maker marked “Linden & Funke”(HJ rmelschild fr Fahnentrger). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse trimmed with a machine embroidered silver grey border and bearing a central German national eagle of identical construction, in turn clutching a multi coloured HJ insignia in its talons, unmarked, measuring 65 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.