Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Officer Visor Cap Insignia United Republic of surrounded by the inscription “GOTT

surrounded by the inscription “GOTT MIT UNS” (God with Us) at the top

He was awarded the Wound Badge in Silver and was promoted to Hauptmann (Captain) on January 1

Footnote: The medal was instituted on April 24 1912 by Decree 1879 of the Sovereign Council of the Order

95 mm (w) x 15

This mixing of crowns and crosses is well known practice of Austrian Order Chancellery and evident on many Austrian Orders

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Officer Visor Cap Insignia United Republic of surrounded by the inscription “GOTT(Schirmmtzenkockade). A Luftwaffe Officer visor wreath and cockade constructed of machine embroidered aluminum bullion wire with light grey thread highlights, the centre presents a raised tri colour cockade in aluminum bullion wire, back embroidered ring and red wool centre, on a black wool base, with black paper backer, measuring 14. 3 cm (w) x 3. 9 cm (h), and in better than extremely fine condition.