[BAR HEINRICH 'HEINZ']: (1913-1957) German Luftwaffe flying ace of World War II, Knight's Cross winner with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. Bar, who survived being shot down on 18 occasions, is credited with 208 aerial victories, 16 of which were in a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter, thereby becoming the first jet ace in history. KASTNER-KIRDORF GUSTAV (1881-1945) German aviator who served in the Luftwaffe during World War II, Chief of the Luftwaffe Personnel Office 1939-43. D.S., Kastner, in bold purple indelible pencil, three pages, 4to, Berlin, 23^rd May 1942, in German. The partially printed document, completed in typescript, is issued in the name of the Reich Minister of Aviation and Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe, and is the recommendation for the award of the German Cross in Gold to be made to Heinrich 'Heinz' Bar, the narrative stating, in part, 'As a Group Commander….after being awarded the Oak Leaves with Swords on the Knight's Cross….Bar achieved a further 13 air victories in numerous air battles…..I then propose the aforementioned officer for the award of the German Cross in Gold, since Bar through his heroic attitude after acquiring the Oak Leaves with Swords for the Knight's Cross….deserves another award'. Kastner-Kildorf submits the recommendation upon express orders. Two file holes to the left edge, not affecting the text or signature, and some very minor, light age wear, VG