Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Iii Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Archive Martyn was later transferred to

Martyn was later transferred to the 28th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" in the French theatre and was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field

the woman's profile is right-facing with the standard number "84" (84 Zolotniki =

Private Cruise returned to England on March 22

the fortifications protecting Aachen and the Ruhr were a formidable obstacle to the progress of American forces

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Iii Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Archive Martyn was later transferred to(Orden vom Deutschen Adler, Verdienstkreuz III. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1939 1943 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the quadrants joined by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled backgrounds, the obverse with central gilt