Germany, Wehrmacht. A Neck Ribbon for the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross visually-hidden (CAPTAIN W

(CAPTAIN W

A bronze gilt Maltese cross with white enamels and ball finials

The Memorial was constructed in 1924 and was initially named "The Garden of the Unforgotten"

circumscribed by an inscription of “DER ROTE KAMPFFLIEGER” (“THE RED FIGHTER PILOT”)

measuring 235 mm (w) x 305 mm (h)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Neck Ribbon for the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross visually-hidden (CAPTAIN W(Halsband fr Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). Constructed of multi coloured woven artificial silk, one end retaining a receptive non magnetic metal snap button, unmarked, presenting in a standard width of 45 mm and an overall length of 725 mm, demonstrating minor soiling and fatigue, the latter including a small hole consequent to the loss of the other half of the snap button, a recipient worn example in better than very fine condition.