constructed of textured black faux leather (leatherette)
During his extraordinary career
the upper tip of the badge with partial gilt loss exposing the bronze base
original ribbon and suspension
receiving the Pour le Mérite on July 9
Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Trade And Rank Insignia Auction constructed of textured black faux(Drittes Reich Insignien). A lot of six trade and rank insignia, including a 1st Fallschirm Panzer Division Hermann Gring EM NCOs cap eagle, constructed of a black wool backer, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 76 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), in unissued and extremely fine condition; a Luftwaffe Flight Personnel sleeve insignia, constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse