with a 20 mm wide golden oak leaves centre stripe bordered by two 1 mm gold stripes top and bottom
courage in the face of hostile fire
Constructed of blackened leather
fully lined on the exterior with a smooth black doeskin cap band
measuring 88 mm (w) x 62 mm (l)
Germany, Luftwaffe. An Afrikakorps Commemorative Badge in Silver, with Certificate of Authenticity Hold with a 20 mm wide(Luftwaffe Afrikakorps Erinnerungsabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing hand engraved dates 41 42, surrounding a map of Africa defaced by a stylized Luftwaffe eagle in mid flight, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, the reverse stamped with a silver content number of T. 800, otherwise unmarked,