Germany, Luftwaffe. A Jagdgeschwader 27 “Afrika” Commemorative Plate Auction including a War Merit Cross

including a War Merit Cross

touches of red embroidery for the two eyes and tongue of the lion

membership number engraved "255" at the base of the crown on the obverse

two castle towers lost to rust

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Jagdgeschwader 27 “Afrika” Commemorative Plate Auction including a War Merit Cross(Jagdgeschwader 27 Erinnerungs Teller). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse featuring a circular depression bearing a raised insignia of Jagdgeschwader 27 Afrika), appropriately topped by an inscription of JG 27, surrounded at all four corners by raised shields dedicated to the wings four Gruppen, the reverse affixed with a suspension loop, unmarked, measuring 23 cm in diameter, demonstrating some loss of gilt to the obverse resulting in a