Original German WWII Heer Army "In Memory of my Service" Wooden Plaque with Attached Insignia British Militaria Also introduced into ARVN service

Also introduced into ARVN service around 1965

which is probably how it ended up in the United States

On the bottom edge “PEARL HARBOR NAVY YARD” can be found

600th anniversary of the founding of the Empire of Japan

Scabbard Length: 11 3/8”

Original German WWII Heer Army "In Memory of my Service" Wooden Plaque with Attached Insignia British Militaria Also introduced into ARVN serviceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice German WWII Heer Army commemorative plaque, made from a shield shaped piece of wood measuring about 5 1 4"H x 4"W, with a hanger loop on the top. It has a metal oak leaf wreath surrounding a metal tri color cockade at the top, the standard insignia used on Schirmmtze visor caps, and under this is a 98K bayonet emblem, most likely for infantry. Below this is another common insignia, a German M35