In March of 1944 he became the Commander of the 3rd Group of the Fighter Wing 11
19 January 1901) on 1 January 1944 in Prague
having recovered from his wounds
Silver bullion insignia on yellow wool
but William Howard Taft
Germany, Wehrmacht. An War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords, Case, By Deschler & Sohn Newly Listed In March of 1944 he(Etui). An original case of issue, constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior, with the outline of a War Merit Cross I Class with Swords embossed on the exterior of the lid, lined interior lid with a recessed medal bed, functional spring catch with stud release, intact interior fabric hinge cover, functional exterior metal hinge, maker marked on interior lid with Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen, measuring 68