German WWII VDA Postcard of Luftwaffe Knights Cross Winner OberFeldwebel Leopold “Bazi” Steinbatz-The VDA (Verband Deutscher Artisten, a German artists' association) produced a postcard series featuring images of German military personnel who received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. As a fighter ace, Bazi was credited with 99 aircraft shot down in over 300 combat missions, all of which claimed over the Eastern Front. On 23 June, Steinbatz was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. He was the 14th member of the Wehrmacht and the only non-commissioned officer to be awarded this honor. After claiming 4 ariel victories on June 12, 1942 he was killed in action when his BF 109 was hit by Soviet artillery. He died at the age of 23. This card is in very good condition. The reverse is setup as a traditional postcard style, and has the caption, Series Nr. 3646, and a space for the note and address. There is the photographer’s logo in the upper right where the postage would go. We are including a candid photo of Bazi along with the postcard. The image is slightly faded but is still in good condition. The photo measures 4 inches (10.16cm) tall by 3 inches (7.62cm) wide. A great little set.