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SS "FLORIAN GEYER" DIVISION SILVER LADY'S COMPACT

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
SS  FLORIAN GEYER  DIVISION SILVER LADY'S COMPACT
Fine theater-made ladies' compact presented to a lady by a member of the elite SS "Florian Geyer" Division. The silver case measures 2 3/4" across and is engraved on the top lid:" For the all dearest Greta in memory of my service in the eastern campaign. Hans". Beside the inscription is a rose-gold monogram, likely 14K, with a separate horse head surrounded by a horseshoe. On the bottom of the compact are the words: "3 Schwadron SS Reiterregiment 1, 8. SS Kavalleriedivision Florian Geyer" with the horse head and sword symbol of the regiment and the date "1942". "800" purity hallmark and Russian made, as a second hallmark shows a hammer and sickle!