Germany, Heer. An Army Steuermanns Qualification Sleeve Badge; River Crossing Archive Field Gendarmerie Collar Tab Pair

Field Gendarmerie Collar Tab Pair - Two-toned embroidered green insignia on a forest green wool base

He was also awarded the honourary title of People’s Scientist and received an Honourary Doctorate from the Technical University of Sofia

He was awarded his Army Meritorious Service Medal

pin is numbered and also marked MN (National Mint)

stamped "4" on the lid

Germany, Heer. An Army Steuermanns Qualification Sleeve Badge; River Crossing Archive Field Gendarmerie Collar Tab PairEmbroidered in silver bullion wire on top of Army grey green cloth backing, 55mm x 79mm, in extremely fine condition; this is steering mans badge, used by the pioneers who with small boats crossed the rivers; scarce badge.