Footnote: The Merit Order of the German Eagle was instituted in 1937 and was awarded in five classes together with an associated medal
An example of a third reich period NSKK (National Socialist Motor Corps/Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps) lapel badge
His unit was flying missions over Moscow in late summer and fall of 1941
two weeks shy of his fortieth birthday
measures approximately 108mm in length
Prussia, Kingdom. A Lot Of Three Miniatures, C. 1914 Hold Footnote: The Merit Order ofPrussia, Red Eagle Medal. In Gold, a white enamel cross, the obverse medallion presents a hand painted red eagle, the reverse presents the initials FW, measures 14. 15mm (w) x 17. 50mm (h inclusive of integral suspension), weighs 1. 9 grams, suspended from two loops, large enamel chip to central red eagle medallion, otherwise near very fine condition. Prussia, Life Saving Medal. In silver, the obverse presents the left facing profile of King Wilhelm