A Second War German Vda Membership Badge Newly Listed When they reached the village

When they reached the village concerned some Frenchmen told the major there were some German soldiers in a farm and a wood just outside the village

Rappahannock Station

then transferred again

the shoulders are enhanced with shoulder straps indicative of the rank of Leutnant (Lieutenant)

with larger ticks in 5 second intervals and smaller ticks at 1 second intervals

A Second War German Vda Membership Badge Newly Listed When they reached the villageA second war German VDA (Verein fr Deutsche Kulturbeziehung im Ausland Association for German cultural relations abroad) membership badge; in silvered feinzink with white, black, and blue enamels; the reverse with a black enameled mobile swastika, with VDA inscribed in the centre; vertical pinback; unmarked; measuring 27 mm x 14 mm; very fine condition.