Germany. A Luftwaffe Honor Goblet To Fighter Ace Otto Decker With 40 Air Victories Kia Hold 22166” stamped on both sides

22166” stamped on both sides of the triple slotted disc

1916 at Military Hospital in Hamilton

with the First World War in its second year

all attached to a boutonniere with five ribbons - one being the ribbon for the Prussian Red Eagle Order

Germany. A Luftwaffe Honor Goblet To Fighter Ace Otto Decker With 40 Air Victories Kia Hold 22166” stamped on both sidesA fantastic example of the Honor Goblet to a true fighter ace. In Alpaca, by official maker Wagner and Sohn, engraved OBERLEUTNANT OTTO DECKER 31. 8. 42, with a pleasing patina, better than extremely fine. Accompanied by two original period photographs of Decker. Footnote: Oberleutnant Otto Hannes Decker gained 40 air victories during both the battles of France and Britain, as well as on the Russian front. A JG52 Pilot, Decker flew around Stalingrad