Germany, Federal Republic. A Luftwaffe Flyer’s Commemorative Badge, 1957 Version United Republic of The shipwrecked troops were put

The shipwrecked troops were put up by the locals and eventually were picked up by the S

Adolf Joseph Ferdinand Galland (1912–1996) was a Luftwaffe General and flying ace

The citation states that Michaelis “is cited for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service in a position of great trust and responsibility during the period 3 July 1950 to 15 May 1951

21st Army Group concluded that the 1st Armoured Carrier Squadron was the best means to seize objectives and reduce infantry casualties

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Germany, Federal Republic. A Luftwaffe Flyer’s Commemorative Badge, 1957 Version United Republic of The shipwrecked troops were put(Flieger Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, with a central eagle perched on top of a rock, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 48 mm (w) x 52. 74 mm (h), weighing 30. 4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.