Description
German WWII Army/Heer Flag/Color Bearers gorget (Reichsheer-Fahnentraeger) manufactured by Hermann Aurich, Dresden, Germany and marked on the reverse offset center prong “H. Aurich Dresden” , “argent” (“Silver” in German) and the maker’s logo.
The primary device is a kidney shaped silver shield with a wonderful unmolested lightly patinated, finely detailed army eagle on crossed battalion flags and corner studs with applied oak leaf branches. The reverse is covered in dark green felt and three metal retaining prongs. The shield is approximately 7 inches wide and 5 inches in height. Attached to the gorget is the original full length 18-inch chain with 21 incredibly detailed oval chain links decorated with alternating with army eagles and oak leaves. Overall in very fine condition.
