Germany, Third Reich. A Mint Reichsverkehrsdirektion Kiev District Sleeve Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse bearing a raised

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FUER VERDIENSTE UM DAS ROTHE KREUZ” (“FOR MERIT TO THE RED CROSS”)

he assumed the role of Missile Officer with the 551st Strategic Missile Squadron at Lincoln Air Force Base in Nebraska

Each strap is adjusted with a functional silvered zink buckle and culminates in a functional spring clip to lock onto the scabbard loops

and is buried in Regina Trench Cemetery in Grandcourt

evidence of light wear on bronze medallion

Germany, Third Reich. A Mint Reichsverkehrsdirektion Kiev District Sleeve Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse bearing a raised(Reichsverkehrsdirektion Kiew rmelabzeichen). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow Reichsbahn style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, situated above an inscription of RVD KIEW, unmarked, measuring 100 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.