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Gorget for Flag Bearers of the NS-Kriegsopferversorgung (NSKOV) - Gorget for Flag Bearers of the NS-Kriegsopferversorgung (NSKOV) This distinctive service badge was worn by flag bearers of the National Socialist War Victim's Welfare Organization (NSKOV) at official events and parades. Breastplate / Gorget for flag bearers. Shape: Heart-shaped, slightly curved metal plate. Central motif: On the front is the plastically applied emblem of the NSKOV: A vertically standing sword, backed by an oak leaf wreath. In the center, a swastika, below it an Iron Cross with the year “1939” (or “1914” depending on the model variant). Details: * In the two upper corners are decorative, round rosettes (buttons) used to secure the carrying chain. The edges of the shield are slightly raised and smoothly polished. Material: Mostly made of aluminum or white metal, partly with a silver or nickel-silver coating. The reverse is often lined with a dark cloth (felt) to protect the uniform.