United States. Four Decorations & Awards in Case Archive gold centrepiece

gold centrepiece

The helmet is surrounded by a reinforced brim providing partial protection from the elements

A funeral sash constructed of red rayon

marked “NATIONALSOZIALISTISCHES FLIEGERKORPS”

as well as a top hole for the accommodation of a replacement drawstring

United States. Four Decorations & Awards in Case Archive gold centrepieceIncludes: 1. Legion of Merit, Chief Commander: two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 74. 3 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, accompanied by its 35. 5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with dual push pin attachments and its 18 mm (w) x 6 mm (h) enamelled Ribbon Bar with push pin attachment, in their hardshelled case of issue, marked "LEGION OF MERIT CHIEF COMMANDER" on the lid. 2. Army