An Unusual Early Luftwaffe Visor Cap Wreath And Cockade Auction with the crew relaxing during

with the crew relaxing during a leisurely lunch

Footnote: The medal was created on April 7

cross in bronze

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

engraved "MAJOR E

An Unusual Early Luftwaffe Visor Cap Wreath And Cockade Auction with the crew relaxing duringThis 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.