Germany, Wehrmacht. A Medal Bar for Eastern Front Service Newly Listed he shielded the other men

he shielded the other men with his body saving them from possible death

Accompanied by a biographical sheet

a Bavarian Prince Regent Luitpold Army Jubilee Medal

He is credited with having served overseas for almost three years in the South African theatre

as he was listed as missing in action and presumed dead following combat with the Royal Air Force on 12 March 1941

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Medal Bar for Eastern Front Service Newly Listed he shielded the other men1 A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, without visible marks, measuring 44. 41 mm (w) x 48. 34 mm (h),