An Unusual Early Luftwaffe Visor Cap Wreath And Cockade Auction engraved "MAJOR E

engraved "MAJOR E

With a clear celluloid moisture shield

Lieutenant Richard August "Knobby" Knobloch was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross

Footnote: The medal was created on April 7

An Unusual Early Luftwaffe Visor Cap Wreath And Cockade Auction engraved "MAJOR EThis is an unusual (possibly private purchase) Luftwaffe visor cap wreath and cockade, constructed of twisted silver aluminum bullion with flat wire highlights, and the centre with a raised tri colour cockade (silver, white, and red), on a black wool base; measuring 144 mm x 42 mm; with some of the bullion wires having come loose over time; measuring 145 mm x 42 mm; better than fine condition.