A German Imperial Pilot Badge Sent As 1916 Christmas Gift Archive Signature on Post War Photo:

Signature on Post War Photo: Heinrich Thunemann

1944 he was transferred to the SS Special Training Reserve Artillery Regiment Prague

Arnold returned to the Canadian Base Depot on October 23rd

It began training late 1943 in Grafenwohr with German instructors and was formally formed in April 1944

Fee with a strength of 35 officers and 775 other ranks

A German Imperial Pilot Badge Sent As 1916 Christmas Gift Archive Signature on Post War Photo:In silvered tombac, hollow with 2 vent holes on reverse, measuring 45. 5 mm x 72. 2 mm, weighing 25. 2 grams, with period replaced pin; reverse neatly engraved in cursive German translation (To my Beloved little sister, in memory of your loyal brother, Heinz, Christmas 1916); therefore likely sent home by Pilot Heinz to sister at Christmas 1916; unique and very fine.