Germany, Luftwaffe. A Civilian Personnel Cap Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic in France in March 1917

in France in March 1917

surface wear evident n the eagle's chest

passed away on November 22

Accompanied by a miniature of the decoration

surrounded by a broad ring of white enamels inscribed “PUBLICUM MERITORUM PRAEMIUM” (Latin - Public Award for Merit)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Civilian Personnel Cap Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic in France in March 1917(Luftwaffe Flughafenfeuerwehr Schirmmtzenschwinge). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath surrounding a mobile swastika on a pebbled field, flanked by a pair of stylized wings, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 110 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), an insignia primarily worn by airbase fire brigade personnel, with use by other civilian employees, in extremely fine condition.