This olive coloured backing should not be confused with the so call khaki-brown colour backing with was in use by the Luftwaffe in Africa
s green jacket and gave the regiment its present designation
He received his pay from the Fliegerhorstkommandatur
the Battalion was absorbed into the 15th Reserve Baatalion
with raised ribbon banners in maroon felt with silver bullion lettering
Three French Second War Croix De Guerres 1939-1945 Archive This olive coloured backing shouldFrance: Fullsize (bronze, "1939 1945" reverse, 37. 3 mm); Reduced Size (bronze, flat reverse, 23. 2 mm); and Miniature (bronze, undated reverse, 17. 2 mm). Un mounted, original ribbons, the fullsize and miniature crosses each with a bronze palm, the fullsize cross with a dual prong pinback, residue evident on the reduced size cross from cleaning, along with contact marks on its reverse, ranging from very fine to extremely fine. (C: 177)