A Luftwaffe Signals Oberst’s Collar Tabs Buy Now LATREMOUILLE)

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SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (2nd LIEUT

Second Class Breast Star

After almost four months in England

Footnote: This medal takes its curious name from the CQD signal (All Stations Distress) sent out by the stricken White Star steamship Republic after it collided with the Italian steamer Florida on January 21

A Luftwaffe Signals Oberst’s Collar Tabs Buy Now LATREMOUILLE)Constructed of brown wool, with embroidered oakleaf wreath and three sea gulls, in bright silvered wire, edged in twisted silvered wire; reverse backed with standard buckram base; a nice matching pair, excellent quality, in near mint condition. (ex George Petersen collection).