indicating that this tunic was worn by a Hauptmann
He died at the age of 21 on March 1
the leather sweatband exhibits light discolouration and cracking from active use but remains relatively supple and intact
WILSON / R
This is an excellent example of a desirable and sought-after gorget
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards for Military and Civil Service certificate_of_authenticity indicating that this tunic was(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of awards, including: 1. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939 (FOR WAR MERIT 1939), unmarked, measuring 32. 23 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 8 grams, in near mint condition. 2. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class,