norwest78 Posted July 6, 2008 Posted July 6, 2008 This photo I recently got has a Luftwaffe ace in the shot: Hermann Graf, one of only 27 people to be awarded the Knight's Cross with oaks, swords, and diamonds. He is credited with 212 air victories.
norwest78 Posted July 6, 2008 Author Posted July 6, 2008 Zoomed in. Notice his pilot badge is above the EKI. He must have been very proud of his piloting!
norwest78 Posted July 6, 2008 Author Posted July 6, 2008 Photo from the internet for reference. Both pictures must have been taken in roughly the same time period.
W McSwiggan Posted July 6, 2008 Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) Christopher Ailsby indicates that Graf won the Golden Pilot-Observer Badge with Diamonds. Frankly this is the only reference I've seen that makes this claim but if true, that would explain the position of the badge vs. the EKI. Many photos of Galland and others show this positioning for that badge.Zoomed in. Notice his pilot badge is above the EKI. He must have been very proud of his piloting! Edited July 7, 2008 by W McSwiggan
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