with the pleated upper pockets featuring scalloped flaps perforated with reinforced buttonholes
each is maker marked "STOKES & SONS MELB" on the reverse
with the central medallion presenting the Virgin of Mercy in enamels
an example of very fine craftsmanship in better than extremely fine condition
The interior features a blue satin-type lid liner
Germany, Heer. A Panzeraufklärungsabteilung 40 Commemorative Medal, Modified for Wear, by Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive with the pleated upper pockets(Panzeraufklrungsabteilung 40 Medaille). Constructed of a toned aluminum alloy, the obverse bearing a leftward facing profile of a Heer soldier wearing a Stahlhelm, circumscribed by an inscription of PANZERAUFKLRUNGSABTEILUNG 40, the reverse bearing a central Odal run, flanked by dates 15. 8. 40 15. 4. 42, situated above a laurel wreath and topped by an inscription of 14. PANZER DIV., the twelve oclock position bears a post manufacture, hand punched