Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Badges And Insignia Auction Archive He was granted leave from

He was granted leave from May 26

Combatant's Cross (bronze gilt

Grand Cross - in silver gilt and enamels

He was taken on strength of 3 PRC on September 2nd

Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Badges And Insignia Auction Archive He was granted leave from(Abzeichen und Insignien). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 35. 86 mm (w) x 44. 34 mm (h),