Germany, HJ. A Standard Bearer’s Arm Shield visually-hidden without any markings on reverse

without any markings on reverse

paper backing mostly intact with some of the metal backer plate revealed

the Air Force design of the Medal of Honor is awarded for acts of personal bravery of self-sacrifice during combat that are so conspicuous as to clearly distinguished the individual for gallantry and intrepidity above his comrades

with Boelcke being killed on impact with the ground at the age of 25

Germany, HJ. A Standard Bearer’s Arm Shield visually-hidden without any markings on reverse(HJ rmelschild fr Fahnentrger). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse consisting of a machine embroidered white shield surrounding a German national eagle clutching a multi coloured HJ insignia, unmarked, measuring 74 mm (w) x 95 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.