Paul R

You guys have some great uniform/portraits. The DLV is the first I have seen! Here is a Major-Ing(Engineer Official), Horst Hadrich

Looks like a very attractive set!! Maybe the badge specialists can give you more specifics. I went ahead and moved this topic to the Luftwaffe Awards and Decorations area, where it will get more exposure to folks who will most appreciate this set!

I agree! Low level tabs are very rare as most did not wear uniforms!!!

I would love to see them!

Are there any modern batteries that could make it work? I would love to find one someday!!

Another first! You do have a first rate collection!

That sounds like a really cool find! You should post the tunic and contents in a thread! Paul

Another beautiful example. I would love to find one someday. Congrats!

One great looking grouping!

I see them as comparable to Trade badges used in WW2.

Great photos!! Lets keep them coming!! What rank did your father reach, Naxos?

I wish you the best of luck! Stay safe.

Good luck with the helmet. I think that all of those Darth Vader helmets were liberated by the first wave in '03. What are the odds of a third trip? Paul

Wow Jon! You have amassed quite the Flak collection. Thank you for sharing it all with us! The flak piped cap is a rarity. kind regards Paul

I agree with John!! Very nice lot of insignia there! Congratulations! I really like the eagle!

Those are some great shots, Jon!! Thank you!

Thank you for posting this photo! I remember you telling me that his uniform was on exhibit in some museum. I would love to see a fresh color photograph of it!!

It almost seems more likely for it to be a Widow's Cross. It is my impression that most 1871 Beamte Personnel were older men at the time of the 1870 war and it would be unlikely that they would still be in service to be eligible for the Centenial medal. For me, this bar would make more sense to be for a post 1871 vet who lost his son in WW1... What are your thoughts, Rick? Please do place a photo of the back of the bar. regards Paul

Lets see the backs, please!

There it is!! Thank you! I love that wax stamp!

Show us the other side of the tag!

What do you mean...? Are you saying that we dont??????

Great collection you have there! Did you bring these things back from a deployment?

Hi Snoopy! Are those M44s?

I agree, this is a significant document!