and then to Unteroffizier (NCO) on May 1 upon enlisting for a minimum of twelve years
a Prussian Long Service Medal
Herrmann was credited with 370 combat missions
the sweatband dual stamped in black ink "3350" on the left underside
with one NSKK and one SS marker visible in addition to an illegible third maker
Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction Archive and then to Unteroffizier (NCO)Instituted December 1 1822. IN silver, featuring a white enamelled five point star with ball finials and smooth rays in each quadrant, obverse medallion in blue and light blue enamel with white enamel stars, encircled by the inscription BENEMERENTIUM PRAEMIUM, reverse features a vertical pin suspension with the central mark la royale RIO BRAZIL, measures 74. 1 mm (w) x 73 mm (h), enamels intact, dark patina on rays, very fine condition.