Luxembourg, Duchy. An Order of the Grand Duchy, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1965 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Throughout his athletic career

Throughout his athletic career

constructed of BeVo Style Machine embroidery in the shape of a German National Eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Patterson was at first considered missing in action however

the reverse with inscription of “DER TAPFERKEIT” (“FOR BRAVERY”) within a laurel branch wreath and above crossed standards

A Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung

Luxembourg, Duchy. An Order of the Grand Duchy, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1965 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Throughout his athletic careerInstituted on January 23, 1961. A Grand Cross Breast Star, two piece constructed cross in gilt with red, white, light blue and silver enamels, mounted to a twelve pointed silver star base of smooth rays, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, measuring at 83. 3 mm (w) x 83. 3 mm (h), and weighing at 79. 3, intact enamels, central medallion will twist slightly, dark patina on the arms, remains extremely fine.