A Luftwaffe Signals Oberst’s Collar Tabs Buy Now "Throughout the campaign from 1944

"Throughout the campaign from 1944 onwards this officer has been commanding a platoon

The recipients were thereafter known as People's Heroes of Yugoslavia or National Heroes of Yugoslavia

Second Class Breast Star

Footnote: This medal takes its curious name from the CQD signal (All Stations Distress) sent out by the stricken White Star steamship Republic after it collided with the Italian steamer Florida on January 21

period items

A Luftwaffe Signals Oberst’s Collar Tabs Buy Now "Throughout the campaign from 1944Constructed of brown wool, with embroidered oakleaf wreath and three sea gulls, in bright silvered wire, edged in twisted silvered wire; reverse backed with standard buckram base; a nice matching pair, excellent quality, in near mint condition. (ex George Petersen collection).