Name of this Pilot-- information

[armenjs802]

Heavily decorated Luftwaffe pilot receiving his Ehrenpokal, t was officially known as the Ehrenpokal “für besondere Leistung im Luftkrieg”, or Honor Goblet “For Special Achievement in the Air War”. The award was given only to flying personnel (pilots and aircrew). Recipients’ named were published in the periodical Ehrenliste der Deutschen Luftwaffe (Honor List of the German Air Force). German archives indicate that approximately 58,000 were given “on paper”, but only 13-15,000 goblets were actually awarded according to the record



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Armen

[frank savage]

Siegfried Fischer, Ehrenpokal on 13 September 1942 and Knight's Cross on 28 February 1945 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 8./Schlachtgeschwader 1.

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[armenjs802]

Siegfried Fischer, Ehrenpokal on 13 September 1942 and Knight's Cross on 28 February 1945 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 8./Schlachtgeschwader 1.

Best,

Thank you very much.

survived the war.

wikki

Siegfried Fischer (27 November 1918 – 26 March 1998) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he flew 713 missions, during which he was credited with the destruction of 80 tanks, and 15 aerial victories.[Notes 1] Siegfried Fischer was captured by Soviet troops in April 1945 and was held captive until September 1946.



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[armenjs802]

I also found this may be interesting

http://sharkhunters.com/avmugs.htm

[Jos L C]

Here's a close-up ..


Jos.

[Jos L C]

Hard to read, but it says Siegfried IMO.

Jos.

[armenjs802]

Hard to read, but it says Siegfried IMO.

Jos.

Jos

Thank you so much.