Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Uniform Insignia Archive Footnote: The Knight’s Cross Number

Footnote: The Knight’s Cross Number 309 is historically significant because it has passed down through three recipients

He had achieved a Grade 10 education when he enlisted for six years' service as an Apprentice Seaman in the United States Navy

A 1934 HJ & DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront/German Labour Force) Reichs-Berufs-Wettkampf der Deutschen Jugend badge

A 1937 Gautag der Bayer-Ostmark badge

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Uniform Insignia Archive Footnote: The Knight’s Cross Number(Insignien). A mixed lot of five uniform insignia, including a Kriegsmarine EM NCOs breast eagle,constructed of dark blue rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 128 mm (w) x 56 mm (h), in unissued and extremely fine condition; a Heer EM NCOs breast eagle, constructed of dark green rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey Wehrmacht