Germany, Heer. A Regimental Award List For War Merit Cross, Signed By Generalfeldmarschall Model (Kc W. Diamonds) Auction Archive (Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille)

(Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille)

and also awarded to German Luftwaffe observers serving with Bulgarian airmen

Stitched onto the peak is an insignia in the former of a field-grey cotton backer bearing a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire SS-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

two dagger hangers were hooked onto two identical metal slides with a 38 mm diameter circular front plate bearing the impression of a lion’s head

48 mm x 75 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

Germany, Heer. A Regimental Award List For War Merit Cross, Signed By Generalfeldmarschall Model (Kc W. Diamonds) Auction Archive (Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille)The list is for members of the 3rd Panzer Division, more accurately the Schtzen (riflemen) Regiment 394. It lists 13 men that have been awarded the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords on July 21, 1941. It is signed in blue crayon by Walter Model as Generalleutnant (lieutenant general) (later Generalfeldmarschall) and division commander. Measuring 208 mm (w) x 275 mm (h), presenting two folding crease and minimal creasing of the edges, remains better