Germany, Ss. A 1933 Ss 14. Standarte Gotha Event Badge Newly Listed He was the second youngest

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

The promotion certificate to Feldwebel (sergeant) is named to Unteroffizier (NCO) of Fliegerhorstkompanie (air base company) Dresden

four are unmarked

khaki cotton mesh covered with a black paper backer

43 VELOTTI MARIO"

Germany, Ss. A 1933 Ss 14. Standarte Gotha Event Badge Newly Listed He was the second youngest(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.