Germany, NSDAP. A Kurhessen Greeting Plaque inscribed “Kurhessen Greets its Guests” by Gebrüder Fest Archive reverse inscribed "MOD OCH KUNSKAPER"

reverse inscribed "MOD OCH KUNSKAPER" inside an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves

the cross is surmounted by a crown with blue and green details

As noted on the dust jacket: "This unique book is an account of the Arctic and Antarctic Expeditions between 1818 and 1961

with a short strip of gray rayon sewn in place above it

overlaid by a patinated winged bomb

Germany, NSDAP. A Kurhessen Greeting Plaque inscribed “Kurhessen Greets its Guests” by Gebrüder Fest Archive reverse inscribed "MOD OCH KUNSKAPER"In silvered bronze; maker marked Gebrder Fest, Hanau A M on reverse; measuring 109 mm x 60 mm; extremely fine condition.