Germany. A Colonial Merit Award, First Class, Modified For Wear On A Ribbon Archive 1944 and later

1944 and later

with the exception of six years

He was awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class as a company leader during heavy defensive battles near Roi

530 combat missions

AIR GUNNER C

Germany. A Colonial Merit Award, First Class, Modified For Wear On A Ribbon Archive 1944 and later(Kolonialauszeichnung). A star constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse depicting a lion infront of a palm, circumscribed FR VERDIENSTE UM DIE KOLONIEN (German For merit for the colonies) the lion gripping a hat that is superimposed on a set of crossed swords; the reverse inscribed In memoriam, marked Ges. Gesch. as well as numbered Nr. 34162; the vertical pinback professionally removed, with two loops for suspension added; measuring 47. 36 mm (w)