each is maker marked "STOKES & SONS MELB" on the reverse
The interior features a blue satin-type lid liner
Footnote: Robert Ley (February 15
with the central medallion presenting the Virgin of Mercy in enamels
an example of very fine craftsmanship in better than extremely fine condition
Germany, Heer. A Panzeraufklärungsabteilung 40 Commemorative Medal, Modified for Wear, by Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive each is maker marked "STOKES(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