Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftgau Xi Honour Plaque To Martha Thomas certificate_of_authenticity Upon the outbreak of hostilities

Upon the outbreak of hostilities

1960 in Haney

assuming the rank of Aircraftman 2nd Class

On the verge of being overrun

the exterior of the lid embossed with an Iron Cross

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftgau Xi Honour Plaque To Martha Thomas certificate_of_authenticity Upon the outbreak of hostilities(Ehrenschild des Luftgaues XI). Constructed of bronzed feinzink, the obverse bearing a dedication to STABSHELFERIN MARTHA THOMAS, above engraved inscriptions of FR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNG (FOR EXCEPTIONAL MERIT) and DER KOMMANDIERENDE GENERAL UND BEFEHLSHABER IM LUFTGAU XI (THE COMMANDING GENERAL AND SUPREME COMMANDER OF LUFTGAU XI), topped by a raised Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with an engraved signature of General Ludwig