Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Wilhelm Hobacher Hold A Post War Signed Photograph

A Post War Signed Photograph of a Knight's Cross Legion Condor Recipient -

and Generaloberst and Air Inspector General in 1938

minus the rear turret appears to have falled (fallen) off before the aircraft hit the ground

Footnote: The Air Force Civilian Award for Valor Medal (AFCAVM) is given to employees who illustrate great bravery and who voluntarily take personal risks that go beyond the call of duty

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Wilhelm Hobacher Hold A Post War Signed Photograph(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k rifle with the bayonet attached and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch,