Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Ii Class, By Arbeitsgemeinschaft Für Heeresbedarf Of Berlin Newly Listed He enlisted with the Royal

He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force (J12784) on August 19

The Kuban and Terek Cossacks wore the shorter Soviet kubanka as worn by the Soviet Cossacks

received the Medal of Honor and was promoted two steps to Brigadier General

sailed on the ship to rendezvous with Byrd's Bear of Oakland in the Ross Sea on 22 February - the American expedition was saved

he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Ii Class, By Arbeitsgemeinschaft Für Heeresbedarf Of Berlin Newly Listed He enlisted with the RoyalA fine example of an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; silver frame with a blackened iron core; on a loop for suspension (marked 23 for Arbeitsgemeinschaft fr Heeresbedarf in der Graveur und Ziselierung, Berlin); with its period original ribbon; measuring 44. 61 mm x 44. 24 mm; weighing 19. 9 grams; near extremely fine condition.