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Der Maresal
Posted: August 02, 2003 08:19 pm
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Romanian State Leader and Supreme commander of the Army; Marshall Ion Antonescu appears to be wearing a German Pilot Insignia above his left brest pocket. It is round, with the Luftwaffe Eagle holding the swastica in it's claws.

Under what circumstances did Antonescu Recieve this award? Did he have flight Training? When was this medal awarded, and why by Germany?
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Posted: August 02, 2003 08:32 pm
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AFAIK, it was a complimentary gesture by the Germans.
Similarly, you can see the Rumanian pilot's badge on the tunic of several high-ranking Luftwaffe officials. I doubt anyone ever received training in ARR... laugh.gif

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Geto-Dacul
Posted: August 02, 2003 11:33 pm
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I do not know the exact date of the award, but it was the German Pilot's Badge...
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Source : Third Reich Factbook

It was a present from the Reich's marshal of the Luftwaffe Hermann Goering.

P.S.: A VERY NICE BADGE, ALTHOUGH!
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Victor
Posted: August 03, 2003 01:23 pm
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It was called Pilot's Observer badge with Diamonds.
Look here for some excellent pictures: http://www.thirdreichforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=333
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Geto-Dacul
Posted: August 03, 2003 03:48 pm
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So it was an "Observer's badge"? Oh my... Sorry... Hmmmmmmmm...

Thanks for the info... But I don't see the diamonds! tongue.gif
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Posted: August 03, 2003 07:51 pm
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Thanks for the info... But I don't see the diamonds! tongue.gif


Look in the pictures on Marcus' forum.
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