United States. A Navy Officer's Cap Badge, C.1941 Auction Archive Monetny Dvor mint marked and

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "782812" on the reverse

He was only the 4th recipient of this award

ends sewn together with white thread in two locations on the reverse

ornate suspension with ribbon)

The man in front of him is Division Commander Lieutenant General Karl-Wilhelm von Schlieben (1894–1964)

United States. A Navy Officer's Cap Badge, C.1941 Auction Archive Monetny Dvor mint marked andSilver eagle and shield, mounted to a bronze gilt crossed fouled anchors base, measuring 60. 3 mm (w) x 56. 7 mm (h), dual screwbacks, light contact on the obverse, green oxidation evident on the crossed anchors, fine. (C: 102)