Italian States, Tuscany. An Order Of Military Merit, Knight’s Badge In Gold, By Rothe United Republic of the reverse side features a

the reverse side features a picture of the Me 163 B in a steep ascent to engage an Allied bomber wing

He was promoted to Oberfeldwebel (Master Sergeant) in 1941

posted to Petawawa on December 1st

An example of a “Vaterländische Front Bronzenes Ehrenzeichen”

1999 in Montgomery

Italian States, Tuscany. An Order Of Military Merit, Knight’s Badge In Gold, By Rothe United Republic of the reverse side features aIn Gold and enamels, hallmarked on ring FR (Rothe, Wien), along with Gold hallmark, 42. 4mm(w) x 61. 35mm(h), of excellent quality manufacture, extremely fine condition, with original ribbon and original, fine quality case of issue.