Germany, Federal Republic. An Aircraft Destruction Badge, 1957 Version Hold by Rothe ( FR mark

by Rothe ( FR mark stamped on ring)

4) A RDB badge in silvered bronze

He was then assigned to No

VDA = Volksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland): Two-piece construction

he was promoted to Lieutenant General and made Commander of the 16th Division

Germany, Federal Republic. An Aircraft Destruction Badge, 1957 Version Hold by Rothe ( FR mark(Tieffligervernichtungsabzeichen). Constructed of blackened bronze, consisting a fighter aircraft pinned with dual reverse attachment prongs to a ribbon constructed of silver aluminum wire with dual black bands, with a field grey wool reverse lining, the aircraft measuring 19. 71 mm (w) x 20. 75 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.