There are a series of Y-shaped impressions that are indented into the finial where it butts the leather-wrapped body
inscribed “Prozima Soli MDCCCLV” (Latin - Of the Sun
a fine set of hallmarks on the obverse and reverse denoting sterling silver manufacture
as he was awarded the Iron Cross Second Class (1942)
For his First War service
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pair of Visor Cap Insignia for Enlisted Ranks consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac There are a series of(Luftwaffe Insignien fr die Schirmmtze). A pair of Luftwaffe visor cap insignia for Enlisted ranks, including: 1. An eagle, constructed of aluminum, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 2. A wreathed and cockade, constructed of aluminum, the reverse retaining both sets of butterfly style attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 135 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), in extremely fine