Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1St Fallschirm-Panzer Division Hermann Göring Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap United Republic of Dietl was awarded the Swords

Dietl was awarded the Swords posthumously

He was repatriated on March 9

When Japanese planes bombed and heavily damaged Langley south of Java on February 27

Produced in white threads on red wool background

Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1St Fallschirm-Panzer Division Hermann Göring Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap United Republic of Dietl was awarded the Swords(Fallschirm Panzer Division 1. Hermann Gring Schiffchen). A very well preserved 1st Fallschirm Panzer Division Hermann Gring EM NCOs overseas cap, constructed of smooth black wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side paneling. Stitched into the peak is an insignia in the form of a black wool patch bearing a machine embroidered silver grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika. The eagle insignia measures 70 mm (w) x 45 mm (h).