Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards United Republic of CHRISTMAS AT WAR 1944”)

CHRISTMAS AT WAR 1944”)

then rejoined his unit

Footnote: Abraham Edward ""Ed"" Shook was born on May 27

three of which have Parachutist Badges attached via dual push pins (Basic

G" and marked with a crown over a "Z" on the obverse

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards United Republic of CHRISTMAS AT WAR 1944”)(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of awards, including: 1. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939 (FOR WAR MERIT 1939), unmarked, measuring 32. 18 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 6 grams, in near mint condition. 2. A West Wall Medal,