Germany, Wehrmacht. A Totenkopf Ring in Silver Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic inscribed "Wehrpass" below

inscribed "Wehrpass" below

Bertram’s company fought in nine battles in Virginia

for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander

The insignia measures 70 mm (w) x 64 mm (h)

a ribbon banner inscribed in Latin "NUNQUAM RETRORSUM" (Never Behind) and surmounted by a beaver placed below the cross

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Totenkopf Ring in Silver Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic inscribed "Wehrpass" below(Totenkopf Ring in Silber). Constructed of silver, the exterior bearing a central raised Totenkopf flanked by arabesques, the interior stamped with a silver content number of 900, corresponding to a size 10. 75, weighing 3. 6 grams, a privately purchased example commonly worn by Wehrmacht and SS personnel in extremely fine condition.