Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Gebrüder Godet & Co. certificate_of_authenticity He was in the rank

He was in the rank of Squadron Leader when was he was named Wing Commander (Temporary)

rimmed in golden yellow

(Schwertknoten der Bayerischen Armee)

The formation of the division was beset by manpower problems

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Gebrüder Godet & Co. certificate_of_authenticity He was in the rank(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold). Instituted 28 September 1941. (1941 1945 issue). Constructed of cupal with aluminum and enamels, consisting of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, the center bearing a black enameled mobile swastika on an aluminum background, within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the institution year 1941, the inner and outer sides of the wreath are trimmed with thin red enameled