Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Ground Assault Badge, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic from 1956-1957

from 1956-1957

the first of five patrols conducted under the command of Commander Triebel

He was later appointed the leader of the 1st SS Panzer Corps

"SOUVENIR DE FRANCE" in red embroidery

the left sleeve bears four navy blue service chevrons (indicating the owner of the jacket began service after 1 January 1915 and served four years)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Ground Assault Badge, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic from 1956-1957(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika in mid flight, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with an integral clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral