a Luftwaffe bomber wing with exceptional longevity
Third Reich Period: The tunic is fabricated from a fine grayish-green wool
An excellent example of a worn eagle in silver bullion eagle insignia
with a swivel crown suspension and a correct replacement ribbon
measuring 72 mm (w) x 82 mm (l)
Germany, Heer. A Panzeraufklärungsabteilung 40 Commemorative Medal, Modified for Wear, by Deschler & Sohn Archive a Luftwaffe bomber wing with(Panzeraufklrungsabteilung 40 Medaille). Constructed of a toned aluminum alloy, the obverse bearing a leftward facing profile of a Heer soldier wearing a Stahlhelm, circumscribed by an inscription of PANZERAUFKLRUNGSABTEILUNG 40, the reverse bearing a central Odal run, flanked by dates 15. 8. 40 15. 4. 42, situated above a laurel wreath and topped by an inscription of 14. PANZER DIV., the twelve oclock position bears a post manufacture, hand punched