Description
1st Regiment (die-stamped bronze gilt with a black enamelled numeral
Grade I (feinzink
the obverse with a machine-embroidered silver-grey rank pip
numbered "373890"
a set of Feldwebel straps
Germany. A Luftwaffe Honor Goblet To Fighter Ace Otto Decker With 40 Air Victories Kia Hold 1st Regiment (die-stamped bronze giltA fantastic example of the Honor Goblet to a true fighter ace. In Alpaca, by official maker Wagner and Sohn, engraved OBERLEUTNANT OTTO DECKER 31. 8. 42, with a pleasing patina, better than extremely fine. Accompanied by two original period photographs of Decker. Footnote: Oberleutnant Otto Hannes Decker gained 40 air victories during both the battles of France and Britain, as well as on the Russian front. A JG52 Pilot, Decker flew around Stalingrad