German Red Cross Merit Cross 1937-39 Newly Listed Very fine overall

Very fine overall

At a particular stage of the attack his further advance was threatened by a strong point which was an objective of the battalion on his left

Only 19 officers went into action at first

minor interruptions in the stitching

his cause of death listed as "Abdominal Carcinomatosis" (gastrointestinal cancer)

German Red Cross Merit Cross 1937-39 Newly Listed Very fine overallGerman Red Cross Merit Cross 1937 39 pin back (Steckkreuz), in bronze gilt and enamels, vaulted, 51. 85mm(width) x 51. 87mm(height), unmarked, but of typical Godet, Berlin manufacture, superb quality, in mint condition; in fitted case of issue (scuffed, showing age), containing a ribbon bar.