Germany, HJ. A Rare Gefolgschaftsfahne Flagpole Finial, by J.H. Schmidt & Söhne Newly Listed where he was diagnosed with

where he was diagnosed with "Cystitis" (inflammation of the bladder)

the reverse inscribed in four lines “Für treue Dienste in der Polizei/For loyal service in the police” inside oval medallion

Betzinger was awarded the Eastern Front Medal on August 10

Second War United States Army Air Forces Pilot Badge (in sterling silver

Germany, HJ. A Rare Gefolgschaftsfahne Flagpole Finial, by J.H. Schmidt & Söhne Newly Listed where he was diagnosed with(HJ Fahnenspitze fr die Gefolgschaftsfahne). Constructed of aluminum, consisting of a bayonet with a blade fuller and hooked quillon, emanating from a hollow mounting bracket perforated with two eyelets for rivets to secure the finial to an accompanying flagpole, stamped with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M3 27 for J. H. Schmidt & Shne, Iserlohn, measuring 36 cm in total length, demonstrating minor scratching to the base metal