Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Officer Visor Cap Insignia United Republic of On 1 July 1933 he

On 1 July 1933 he was appointed SS-Obergruppenführer

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

National Army on May 17

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Officer Visor Cap Insignia United Republic of On 1 July 1933 he(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.