Germany, Luftwaffe. A Sword Hanger United Republic of After five months training at

After five months training at Fort Lewis

1st Class Cross with Swords (bronze gilt and enamels)

Had impetigo of face and hands in England - never hospitalized

A large number of these badges were un-issued and were released onto the collectors market when the old shooting ground in Innsbruck was demolished at the end of the war (they had been stored there since the war)

Pinned into the front of the helmet is a silvered bronze insignia consisting of the coat of arms of The Hague

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Sword Hanger United Republic of After five months training at(Luftwaffe Schwert Anhnger). Constructed of black leather in a teardrop shape, stamped with a buttonhole meeting a metal button on an integrated reverse strap for belt attachment, bearing a functional magnetic metal spring clip, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 152 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.