Germany, NSDAP. A Kurhessen Greeting Plaque inscribed “Kurhessen Greets its Guests” by Gebrüder Fest Archive who saw extensive wartime service

who saw extensive wartime service with both Schützen-Regiment 12 and Panzergrenadier-Regiment 12 of 4

reverse inscribed "MOD OCH KUNSKAPER" inside an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves

As noted on the dust jacket: "This unique book is an account of the Arctic and Antarctic Expeditions between 1818 and 1961

with a short strip of gray rayon sewn in place above it

while the reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “ED

Germany, NSDAP. A Kurhessen Greeting Plaque inscribed “Kurhessen Greets its Guests” by Gebrüder Fest Archive who saw extensive wartime serviceIn silvered bronze; maker marked Gebrder Fest, Hanau A M on reverse; measuring 109 mm x 60 mm; extremely fine condition.