Ethiopia, Empire. A Patriot Medal, by Mappin & Webb, London Republic of A 1939 Göttinger Schützenvolksfest badge

A 1939 Göttinger Schützenvolksfest badge

heavily stitched full-length seam

although this badge shows signs of period wear

It features a 220 mm-long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and unspoiled edges

the insignia above a ribbon banner inscribed "INCORPORATED 1888"

Ethiopia, Empire. A Patriot Medal, by Mappin & Webb, London Republic of A 1939 Göttinger Schützenvolksfest badgeInstituted in. In bronze, a circular medallion depicting the relief profile of Emperor Haile Selassie I, the upper contour of the medal bearing an inscription, the lower contour laurels and two crossed swords, surmounted by an affixed Imperial Crown, the reverse featuring an inscription, reverse pin, marked MAPPIN & WEBB, London, on the original ribbon with three torch clasps, 34. 8 mm in diameter, extremely fine. Footnote: The Patriot Medal was