Germany, Luftwaffe. A Kampfgeschwader 153 Commemorative Plaque Auction dated to summer of 1927

dated to summer of 1927

and while the Russians were closing in

original ribbon with Veteran’s Association print

large loss of enamels to obverse medallion

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Kampfgeschwader 153 Commemorative Plaque Auction dated to summer of 1927(Kampfgeschwader 153 Plakette). Constructed of black painted wood, the obverse overlaid by a silvered brass disc bearing a biplane amidst clouds, situated above a silvered brass plaque bearing an engraved dedication of GEW. V. UFFZ. KORPS II. G. K. G. 153 (DONATED BY THE NON COMMISSONED OFFICER CORPS OF KAMPFGESCHWADER 153), the reverse topped by a magnetic metal suspension loop, unmarked, measuring 16 cm (w) x 26 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.