An Unusual Early Luftwaffe Visor Cap Wreath And Cockade Auction Lieutenant Richard August "Knobby" Knobloch

Lieutenant Richard August "Knobby" Knobloch was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "M1/25"

cross in bronze

Footnote: The medal was created on April 7

with the crew relaxing during a leisurely lunch

An Unusual Early Luftwaffe Visor Cap Wreath And Cockade Auction Lieutenant Richard August "Knobby" KnoblochThis is an unusual (possibly private purchase) Luftwaffe visor cap wreath and cockade, constructed of twisted silver aluminum bullion with flat wire highlights, and the centre with a raised tri colour cockade (silver, white, and red), on a black wool base; measuring 144 mm x 42 mm; with some of the bullion wires having come loose over time; measuring 145 mm x 42 mm; better than fine condition.