maker marked "KAAG INC LA" on the reverse
Each with original ribbons and mounted to conjoined five-sided aluminum suspensions
Rudel joined the Luftwaffe in 1936 as part of a bomber wing
he was an engineer for a Los Angeles title-insurance company
The unit consisted of boats Uj 2301 through Uj 2318
France, Republic. An Order Of Commercial Merit, Officer, C.1945 Hold maker marked "KAAG INC LA"Ordre du Mrite Commercial. Instituted in 1939. 1939 1961 Issue. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, dual cornucopia hallmarked on the reverse of the wings, measuring 39. 3 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, large rosette on its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Commercial Merit was instituted in 1939 and was renamed in 1961 as the Order of Commercial and Industrial Merit (Ordre du Mrite