Germany, Luftwaffe. A Gold Grade Fighter Clasp Award Document Group To Kurt Hilgers Auction surrounded by a ring of

surrounded by a ring of gilt bearing the motto EX ORIENTE LUX (OUT OF THE EAST IS LIGHT) in black enamel

56 pages printed in black ink

It was while in command of the 3rd company that he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

1940 at the No

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Gold Grade Fighter Clasp Award Document Group To Kurt Hilgers Auction surrounded by a ring of(Luftwaffe Papiere). A group of six award documents to Luftwaffe Unteroffizier Kurt Hilgers, 2nd Company, Zerstrergeschwader 1; 1. including a Front Flying Clasp for Fighters in Bronze, issued 31 August 1942, measuring 149 mm (w) x 211 mm (h), the centre crease has been reinforced with tape, in extremely fine condition; 2. a Front Flying Clasp for Fighters in Silver, issued 15 October 1942, measuring 147 mm (w) x 210 mm (h), the centre crease has been