Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Badges Newly Listed circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “MITGLIED DES REICHSLUFTSCHUTZBUNDES LANDESGR

marked “800” along with German Imperial silver hallmark (Crown)

The photograph depicts Wolfgang Stieda sitting in the cockpit of a biplane with his girlfriend/fiance/wife standing by his side

such that by early summer he was closing in on 100 victories

Grave Reference: Panel 18-24-26-30 and is is commemorated on page 303 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Badges Newly Listed circumscribed by an inscription of(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of three badges, including: 1. A Gau Essen Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of a pair of crossed hammers bearing dates 1925 1935, overlaid by a sword bearing a mobile swastika on the handle grip, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked HOFFSTTTER, BONN measuring 30 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), demonstrating pinback repair, in near extremely fine condition. 2. A 1934 Ost Hannover NSDAP