Original German WWII Award & Document Grouping of Obergefreiter Michael Schäfer of I.R. 427 - KIA on Eastern Front 1942 Vietnam Reproduced under the direction of

Reproduced under the direction of the Commanding General

The reverse of the left wing is marked with the "shield" maker mark of MEYER / NEW YORK right next to the STERLING marking

It has however been repaired

This is an excellent condition "New Navy" issue example with military inspectors cartouches on the metal components

101st airborne shoulder patch (left shoulder) and First Allied Airborne Army patch to right shoulder

Original German WWII Award & Document Grouping of Obergefreiter Michael Schäfer of I.R. 427 - KIA on Eastern Front 1942 Vietnam Reproduced under the direction ofOriginal Items: One of a kind grouping. This is a very interesting award and document grouping, named to Obergefreiter Michael Schfer, who was Killed In Action on the Eastern Front on August 14th, 1942. It includes three original German WWII combat awards, two with their original BESITZZEUGNIS "possession award" certificates, both named to Schfer. It also includes the original mailed military correspondence regarding his death, as well as two