Germany, Heer. A Cavalry/Reconnaissance Standard Bearer’s Sleeve Insignia Newly Listed issued in Russia on 29

issued in Russia on 29 March 1942

his citation stating: "For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Ie Shima

plus Service Records

embossed Taylor Publishing Company insignia on the back cover

bronze gilt on metal with enamels

Germany, Heer. A Cavalry/Reconnaissance Standard Bearer’s Sleeve Insignia Newly Listed issued in Russia on 29(Abzeichen der Fahnen und Standartentrger). Constructed of a field grey cotton blend, the obverse bearing a central machine embroidered dark blue Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with feathering highlighted in silver grey threading, flanked on each side by machine embroidered multi coloured standards in golden yellow Cavalry Reconnaissance Waffenfarbe, with details highlighted in silver aluminum wire, above an oak leaf