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Theodor, Thank you for your reply. von Richthofen was awarded the Knights Cross in May 1940 so this photo was taken after that. Kind regards Pierce

That's a very nice ribbon bar. Here is one from my own collection. Kind regards Pierce

Gentlemen, Are these Bulgarian Officers with Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen? Many thanks Pierce

Bleckmann Celle Abzeichen

Bavarian Long Service Medal, for 9 years I assume.

I agree. Very nice medal bar. Maybe just put the medal rings under the ribbons. Kind regards Pierce

Alex, This is what I thought but just wasn't 100%. Many thanks for confirming. Best regards Pierce

Gentlemen, What is the difference between these two types of pilot badge? - Kgl. Preuss. Flugzeugführer-Abzeichen - Kgl. Preuss Flieger Erinnerungsabzeichen I think one is a commemorative piece. I would really appreciate photos of the two, that's if they are not one in the same. Many thanks, Pierce

It was the document for the Order of Civil Merit, Grand Officer Class. Kind regards Pierce

Brilliant!! Thanks so much to you both. Yes, auctioned off a few years back I believe. Best Pierce

I have managed to get a good clear copy of the award cert for the Military Merit Order.

I will try and find a copy of Milch's award cert for the Military Order. Would someone here be able to read it and determine which grade he actually received? It is recorded in his Soldbuch as 1. Class but this, in German terms, would mean the Grand Cross. He has also recorded the Civil Merit Order as 2. Class- which is Grand Officer grade, as stated above. This is why I am assuming he received the Grand Cross of the Military Order.

This has been very helpful- thank you so much! Such a great explanation. Kind regards Pierce

Unfortunately I do not have photos of the two documents. What is the difference in First Class and Grand Cross? Is first class the equivalent to Grand Officer grade? My thanks Pierce

He did not have the war decoration, but he did have swords on his Military Merit Order. Is the First Class and Grand Cross the same grade?

Thank you. Pierce

Many thanks Dave. Kind regards Pierce

Hi, I would appreciate if someone could translate the words underlined in red. I assume this is stating the grade of the award? My thanks Pierce

That's a very good explanation Dave. I did not know this about the RAO, etc. Thank you. Kind regards Pierce

Dear Matt, Regarding Hauptmann Erhard, I believe one is awarded with swords, and the other without. Kind regards Pierce

Thank you for your replies. This has answered my question perfectly. Kind regards Pierce

Dear Gentlemen, I would really appreciate if someone could tell me if this is the Grand Cross of the Grand Officer (2nd Class) Grade of the White Eagle Order. Unfortunately this is the only photo I have, and have no measurements. I know it may be a long shot but I am hopeful someone will recognise the Grade. I have done a few Google searches but I see this type and another type of breast star for the Grand Cross and it's a little confusing. I do believe that this is one issued during the Yugoslavian Kingdom 1918-1945. With thanks Pierce

Ordens-Hocke Koln a. Rh.

Thank you.

An impressive grouping!! What is this large breast star for?