Original German WWII National Socialist State Veteran's Association Standard Bearer's Type II Gorget with Chain - NSRKB British Artwork & Posters Blade length is approximately 8"

Blade length is approximately 8" and overall length 12 7/8"

though it does show much wear from service

without any major parts swapped out during its service life

The interior shows some faded markings

000 surplus horses which could not be returned home for quarantine reasons

Original German WWII National Socialist State Veteran's Association Standard Bearer's Type II Gorget with Chain - NSRKB British Artwork & Posters Blade length is approximately 8"Original Item: Only One Available. Gorgets hold an interesting place in history, as they are a throw back to the days of knights, when suits of armor included a neck protection device called a Gorget. They have been used since that time to identify membership or function in various military and police organizations, and Gorgets were thoroughly used during the Third Reich. This is a very nice example of a German WWII National Socialist State Veteran's