Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oakleaves With Swords To The Knights Cross 1939, Alternative 1957 Version Auction WWII RCAF Wireless/Air Gunner's Wing

WWII RCAF Wireless/Air Gunner's Wing - WWII Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Wireless/Air Gunner's (WAG) Wing - Three-colour embroidery on black wool

Footnote: The history of the 1st Cavalry Division began in 1921

1920 in Erie

with an old label on reverse of the case indicating the cross being awarded by Nikola First of Montenegro to Imperial Austrian Naval Officer Friedrich von Stecher

inscribed "Unsere beiden grössten Fliegerhelden / Oberleutn

Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oakleaves With Swords To The Knights Cross 1939, Alternative 1957 Version Auction WWII RCAF Wireless/Air Gunner's Wing(Eichenlaub mit Schwertern des Ritterkreuz des Eisernes Kreuzes 1939, 1957 Version). Constructed of silver (marked 800) on the reverse; with a double loop on the reverse; measuring 25. 60 mm (w) x 28. 20 mm (h); weighing 6. 4 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.