Germany, Nskk. A Dutch Nskk Eastern Front Volunteer Honour Badge United Republic of chipping evident in the green

chipping evident in the green enamels in two locations on the wreath on the reverse

Sims was with the 78th Infantry Battalion at the Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9

measuring 29 mm (w) x 39 mm (h)

Army Breast Eagle - In zinc alloy

the brigade gained the 255th Infantry Regiment Arezzo and changed its name to XXIV Infantry Brigade

Germany, Nskk. A Dutch Nskk Eastern Front Volunteer Honour Badge United Republic of chipping evident in the green(stliche Vordere Ehren Abzeichen fr Nederlndischen Freiwillingen der NSKK). Constructed of coppered bronze, the obverse consisting of a stylized wheel, with a central Wolfsangel run flanked by a Stahlhelm and sword, topped by an inscription of TROUW (LOYALTY), the reverse with a magnetic metal vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 46. 86 mm (w) x 50. 71 mm (h), weighing 12. 3 grams, in better than very fine condition.