A Clasp To The Iron Cross Second Class 1939; First Version Archive KREIGSMARINE" in black threading with

KREIGSMARINE" in black threading with beads of gold highlights in the threading creating the lettering

reads as follows: "1914-1939 1918-1945 IN THE HONOUR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NAVY ARMY AND MERCHANT NAVY OF CANADA WHOSE NAMES ARE INSCRIBED HERE

with synthetic undersides finished in olive green

assuming the defence of Hill 355 or Kowang-San as it was known locally

Special Recommendation Letter by General der Flieger Pflugbeil to him for saving a shot down German crew between the lines

A Clasp To The Iron Cross Second Class 1939; First Version Archive KREIGSMARINE" in black threading withFirst version of the clasp, with scalloped bar, 31. 0mmm x 30. 75mm, in silvered tombac, excellent quality early period manufacture, excellent silvering, four prongs on reverse, in near mint condition; attached to Iron Cross 1914, magnetic, unmarked. An excellent example.