A 1935 National Socialist League Of The Reich For Physical Exercise Event Badge By E.o. Friedrich certificate_of_authenticity He also documented his father's

He also documented his father's feelings during the war as evidenced by this entry

Embroidered “AUSTRALIA” shoulder titles (2)

Kompanie Feldersatzbataillon 702 (Staff and 1st to 3rd company field replacement battalion)

he was a member of the army and navy

Since the attack on the Soviet Union began on June 22nd of the same year and his regiment was made part of the 11th Panzer Division (part of the Heeresgruppe Süd = Army Group South) that took part in this campaign

A 1935 National Socialist League Of The Reich For Physical Exercise Event Badge By E.o. Friedrich certificate_of_authenticity He also documented his father'sA 1935 Leipzig Nationalsozialistischer Reichsbund fr Leibesbungen event badge (13 21. 7. 1935); in pressed leather; vertical pin; maker marked E. O Friedrich, Leipzig and D. R. G. M on reverse; measuring 57 mm x 38 mm; extremely fine condition. A Bronze Grade Tank Assault Badge by Frank & Reif Bronze grade; in zinc alloy; maker marked Frank & Reif, Stuttgart on reverse; measuring 60 mm x 42 mm; most of bronze finish has worn off through time with some