Germany, Hj. A Standard Bearer’s Arm Shield Auction Archive the Union sloop-of-war continued on

the Union sloop-of-war continued on blockade duty off the Passes of the Mississippi

Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp

as well as persons from the civilian population who took part in the defence of the North

measuring 29 mm (w) x 29

They show German soldier Karl Labitzke who signed them both

Germany, Hj. A Standard Bearer’s Arm Shield Auction Archive the Union sloop-of-war continued on(HJ rmelschild fr Fahnentrger). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse trimmed with a machine embroidered silver grey border and bearing a central German national eagle of identical construction, in turn clutching a multi coloured HJ insignia in its talons, unmarked, measuring 65 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.