Germany, Ss. A Flemish Ss Supporting Member’s Boutonniere Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Cross of Distinction Class 1

Cross of Distinction Class 1

General der Flieger in 1937

(Gebirgsjäger-Ersatz Medaille)

Footnote 1: Franz Josef Barwirsch was born on February 16

featuring a Romanian Cross in blue enamel with an eagle with outstretch wings in each quadrant

Germany, Ss. A Flemish Ss Supporting Member’s Boutonniere Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Cross of Distinction Class 1(Begunstigende Lendespeld Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamel, the obverse consisting of a horizontal diamond bearing silvered Sig runes flanked by initials BL (BEGUNSTIGENDE LENDESPELD) on a black enameled background, the reverse with a boutonniere style attachment, unmarked, measuring 23 mm (w) x 15 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.