WW2 German Luftwaffe – COMMEMORATION PLAQUE / AWARD – JAGDGESCHWADER 134 “HORST WESSEL” – RARE!

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You are bidding on an EXCELLENT example of a WW2 German Luftwaffe Commemoration Award Plaque! These were usually awarded for bravery or other special accomplishments/duties during the war. This specific item commemorates Theodor Sanders.

Jagdgeschwader 134 (JG134) “Horst Wessel” was a Luftwaffe fighter-wing prior to World War II.  JG 134 was formed on 4 January 1936 with III. Gruppe in Döberitz. The Geschwader was given the honorific name Horst Wessel on 24 March 1936.  It would later become one of the premier Zerstörer wings of the Luftwaffe, as Zerstörergeschwader 26, and eventually JG6.

Theodor Sanders was an SA man from Hamburg who fell victim to a communist attack on January 15, 1935.

Made of a gold/bronze cast plate and wood, this item is in SUPERB used condition! Features and eagle carrying the SA emblem in it’s talons. Written along the top is, “JAGDGESCHWADER HORST WESSEL”; along with “THEODOR SANDERS” at the bottom. There is some slight wear due to the age, but nothing that take away from the overall appearance. Measuring an approx. overall size of 5″ x 5″, it would be a PERFECT addition to any collection or display.