Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross, Gold Grade With Case, 1957 Version Auction Archive An 1840 Hessen Field Honour

An 1840 Hessen Field Honour Decoration - Bronze

containing 435 pages

JB278 was one of two 103 Squadron Lancasters lost on this operation

for actions taken during the Second World War

a 3rd Thuringian Infantry Regiment 25 Year Medal

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross, Gold Grade With Case, 1957 Version Auction Archive An 1840 Hessen Field Honour(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold mit Etui). Instituted 28 September 1941. (1941 1945 issue; 1957 reissue). Constructed of gilded, silvered, and patinated metal alloy, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star with a double overlaid sunburst pattern, the center with a 1957 style Iron Cross in the center, within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the institution year of 1941, the wreath is trimmed on both the interior and