Germany, Weimar Republic. A Von Hünefeld & Hermann Köhl First Transatlantic Flight Medal 1928 GTRexclude and measuring 45 mm in

and measuring 45 mm in width

He was awarded the Wound Badge in Silver and was promoted to Hauptmann (Captain) on January 1

The are dated to July 11

1934 to be entrusted with the implementation of the tasks of Crew Leader of Section XVI

and it is believed these Italian made badges were worn by this personnel

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Von Hünefeld & Hermann Köhl First Transatlantic Flight Medal 1928 GTRexclude and measuring 45 mm inIn silver, maker marked "MNZAMT WIEN", marked with an "A" in a circle (made in Vienna) and "835" (silver) on the edge, obverse illustrating the left facing busts of Ehrenfried Gnther Freiherr von Hnefeld and Hermann Khl, inscribed "VON HNEFELD" at the left, "HERMANN KOHL" at the right and "13. APRIL 1928." below, reverse illustrating the Junkers W 33 aircraft Bremen flying westward across the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the inscription "ALLEN