China, Republic (Taiwan). An Air Force Distinguished Service Order, Ii Class Newly Listed Major General Fritz Neidholdt (1887–1947)

Major General Fritz Neidholdt (1887–1947)

along with eight metal eyelets embedded into the black wool on the reverse

It carries a facsimile of the “Reichsbeauftragter der NSDAP für Altmaterialerfassung” (Reich Agent of the NSDAP for Salvage Gathering)

In 1933 he took command of the 3rd torpedo boat half flotilla

China, Republic (Taiwan). An Air Force Distinguished Service Order, Ii Class Newly Listed Major General Fritz Neidholdt (1887–1947)Instituted in 1943. Two piece construction, in gilt metal with red, white and purple enamels, number impressed "6288" on the reverse, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 66. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon with pinback, accompanied by its 35. 7 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Air Force Distinguished Service Order was instituted on April 8, 1943 and awarded for