Germany, Ss. A 1933 Ss 14. Standarte Gotha Event Badge Newly Listed an eagle above with wings

an eagle above with wings spread

as he had to return to Canada "on business"

He was the second youngest officer to reach a General rank at only 35 years after Luftwaffe ace Adolf Galland

khaki cotton mesh covered with a black paper backer

two one-sided Face Plates

Germany, Ss. A 1933 Ss 14. Standarte Gotha Event Badge Newly Listed an eagle above with wings(SS Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of bronze, horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of an Iron Cross, bearing central double Sig runes, joined through the quadrants by a mobile swastika, the arms bearing a raised inscription of 1. OKT. 1933 14. ST. GOTHA, unmarked, measuring 48 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.