maker marked “15” for “Friedrich Orth
with a fine twill weave (Körperbindung) pattern of parallel running ribs
A fine example of an Austrian Tiroler Pistole (Pistol) Shooting/Marksmanship competition badge
Most of the case against him was based on his signature being present on dozens of orders that called for soldiers and political prisoners to be killed or disappeared
The German Aircraft Reporting Service was formed in 1932 and transferred to Luftwaffe control in 1939
Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Buy Now maker marked “15” for “Friedrich(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 61 mm