Original German WWII Early Red Cross DRK Helper Pin by Ernst L. Müller - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin Military Equipment The POW medal was not

The POW medal was not authorized until it was approved by President Ronald Reagan in 1986

which is the date that the award was first established

The crew photo is also featured on page 44 of the excellent book Vintage Aircraft Nose Art (2002) by Gary Valant

he was very much in the swashbuckling mold of most of the original parachute regimental commanders

In addition we include a large photograph of the Lieutenant in uniform holding a Swagger Stick which the former Owner/Collector has indicated was the young Officer in question

Original German WWII Early Red Cross DRK Helper Pin by Ernst L. Müller - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin Military Equipment The POW medal was notOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Early Pattern Third Reich period enamled DRK (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) German Red Cross Helferin (Helper) badge pin. The obverse has a white medallion and a red cross in the center, with a black border inscribed Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin. "Helferin" means helper nurse or volunteer to the Red Cross, a badge for women. The reverse has a horizontal pin back, with maker marking E L M, for Ernst