Original German WWII NSDAP Political Leader Standard Bearer Gorget with Chain by Frank & Reif of Stuttgart - RZM M1/102 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns This Civil War era

This Civil War era

This sword is truly a sight to behold

However it still has much of the original finish

dress "shoulder-cords" of silver braid intertwined with state colors

These were in service for a long period of time

Original German WWII NSDAP Political Leader Standard Bearer Gorget with Chain by Frank & Reif of Stuttgart - RZM M1/102 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns This Civil War eraOriginal 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 lovely example of a mid WWII style German National Socialist German