Germany, Freikorps. A Bug Star Republic of measuring 270 mm (w) x

measuring 270 mm (w) x 365 mm (h)

s impression of which combat later appeared in an illustrated history of the War - prior to being severely wounded in a subsequent combat in October 1915

Constructed of blackened magnetic cast iron

likely German

Germany, Freikorps. A Bug Star Republic of measuring 270 mm (w) x(Bug Stern). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, bearing a central pair of crossed swords, circumscribed by an inscription of SCHUTZTRUPPE BUG, in turn surrounded by a circular laurel leaf wreath, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 54. 22 mm (w) x 55. 02 mm (h), weighing 10. 4 grams, demonstrating total loss of silver finish and black