United States. A Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States Membership Badge visually-hidden DFS (Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug)

DFS (Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug) 230 Staffel/1 (1st Squadron of the German Research Institute for Sailplane Flight 230)

all on original ribbons

7 cm (w) x 12

and topped by an inscription of “NARVIK” and Heer-style German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed swastika

worn on a military style ribbon with a miniature commander with gold swords

United States. A Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States Membership Badge visually-hidden DFS (Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug)In silver gilt, with blue and red enamels, numbered 792 on reverse of suspension, measures 40. 8 mm (w) x 52. 3 mm (h inclusive of surmounting wreath), weighs 21. 55 grams, on original ribbon with horizontal brooch, small enamel chips to the reverse arms, discolouration to ribbon, very fine. Footnote: From the Estate of Colonel Herbert A. Arnold, Assistant Surgeon, who served in the Spanish American War in the Philippines.