Germany, Third Reich. A Trench Art Desk Eagle United Republic of Cross for the Rhine and

Cross for the Rhine and Danube Campaign 1944-1945 (Croix de la Campagne Rhin et Danube)

on March 29

5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension

His belongings were placed in the care of his brother John Thomas Towers of Portland Square

Footnote: The Medal of Suffering for the Motherland was a Spanish decoration

Germany, Third Reich. A Trench Art Desk Eagle United Republic of Cross for the Rhine and(Tischadler). A unique trench art desk eagle, constructed of multiple pieces of brass and bronze. It consists of a multi piece German national eagle featuring a bronze body with a copper hue, riveted with a pair of wings constructed of brass with etched feathering throughout the obverse. The eagle is situated on top of a circular brass oak leaf wreath, inset with a mirrored centrepiece. The latter is in turn overlaid by a blackened swastika. It is