A 1940 Pattern Luftwaffe Em/Nco’s Service Belt Buckle Auction This medal was the highest

This medal was the highest Bavarian military merit honour for non-officers

the laurel wreath surrounding the membership cross signifying past command

The following week

for his action against Russian Forces in Ukraine: Military Merit Cross Second Class

awarded to Oberfeldwebel (Master Sergeant) Karl Weller on October 2

A 1940 Pattern Luftwaffe Em/Nco’s Service Belt Buckle Auction This medal was the highestConstructed of metal (magnetic, with some of its traditional blue gray paint remaining; the obverse with a horizontally positioned oval laurel wreath with a raise slightly pebbled field and a later pattern Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons; the reverse plain, with a round receiver catch and a double claw belt attachment bar; previously marked but now illegible; measuring 63 mm x 48 mm; in fine condition.