Two Second War German War Merit Awards Auction Archive as a very determined SS

as a very determined SS officer named Captain Schmidt identified him as an allied airman and attempted several times to try to have him released into the custody of the German Wehrmacht

Footnote: The eagle has the enameled shield of the Royal House of Savoy on its chest

this fine quality armband is red wool with gold bullion and blue cord trim running the full length on both sides

resulting in loss of the nail) on March 13

Two Second War German War Merit Awards Auction Archive as a very determined SSTwo Second War German War Merit Awards War Merit Cross with Swords, 2nd Class (bronze gilt on tombac, 48. 8 mm); and War Merit Medal (bronze, 32. 5 mm). Un mounted, light contact, near extremely fine.