Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Necklace for an NSDAP Supporter consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac making it the largest battle

making it the largest battle in Europe prior to the First World War

measuring 214 mm (w) x 277 mm (h)

46 mm x 95 mm

Footnote: When the Second World War began in September 1939

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Necklace for an NSDAP Supporter consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac making it the largest battle(NSDAP Halskette). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a central white enameled disc bearing a black mobile swastika, situated within a circular red enameled ring, perforated with an eyelet for the accommodation of a chain with a functional locking clasp, unmarked, the pendant measuring 23 mm in diameter, demonstrating flecking to the enamels and some loss of