Germany. A Post War Signed Photo Of Human Torpedo Pilot Walther Gerhold (Kc) Auction Archive when he relinquished his commission

when he relinquished his commission and joined the Royal Naval Air Service

with its mint and unissued period original tri-fold ribbon the obverse with a raised central “W”

A mint bronze grade German Horseman’s badge with its matching miniature stick pin

Militärdenkzeichen für 1813 & 1814 für Offiziere

14mm x 21mm

Germany. A Post War Signed Photo Of Human Torpedo Pilot Walther Gerhold (Kc) Auction Archive when he relinquished his commissionMeasuring 102x151mm, extremely fine condition with minimal scuffing and light warping. It shows Gerhold wearing the Knights Cross as well as the Iron Cross 1st Class and the 2nd Class ribbon. He signed it in blue ink and dated it to July 27, 1991. Footnote: Walther Gerhold was born on June 8, 1921 in Benolpe (today part of the municipality of Kirchhundem, western Germany). He joined the Kriegsmarine on October 16, 1940 and began training for a