Stalingrad Cross Insignia On Hauptmanns Shoulder Boards Auction Archive V: The Road to Arras

V: The Road to Arras

Almost identical to Mericka

Badge was awarded after 2 months of active service

1942 and was authorized for wear by all members of Luftwaffe Units that were stationed in North Africa

3 mm inclusive of crown suspension

Stalingrad Cross Insignia On Hauptmanns Shoulder Boards Auction Archive V: The Road to ArrasInfantry Hauptmanns shoulder boards, with Hoch und Deutschmeister Kreutz, also called Stalingrad Cross (25. 0x33. 25mm) insignia attached; insignia is die stamped in silvered iron (magnetic) and is lacquered; moderately worn, in very fine condition. These honorary insignia was worn by the Reichsgrenadier Division Hoch und Deutschmeister (formerly 44th Infantry Division, nearly completely destroyed at Stalingrad).