(Luftwaffe Insignien für einen Oberstleutnant der Flak/Artillerie)
marked with NSDAP member number 76540 and maker Deschler & Sohn
bars dated between 1932 and 1940 have to be considered unofficial
The aircraft had been airborne about ten minutes before it crashed near Hambledon
they fought through three wars
United States. A Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States Membership Badge GTRexclude (Luftwaffe Insignien für einen OberstleutnantIn silver gilt, with blue and red enamels, numbered 792 on reverse of suspension, measures 40. 8 mm (w) x 52. 3 mm (h inclusive of surmounting wreath), weighs 21. 55 grams, on original ribbon with horizontal brooch, small enamel chips to the reverse arms, discolouration to ribbon, very fine. Footnote: From the Estate of Colonel Herbert A. Arnold, Assistant Surgeon, who served in the Spanish American War in the Philippines.