the reverse affixed with a period safety pin for uniform attachment (likely to an armband)
surrounded by two tied laurel leaves
Forty-six seaman received the Navy Cross for their efforts in the rescue
then to Sergeant on October 1
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mixed Lot of Issue Packages for Combatant Awards Province of China the reverse affixed with a(Tten fr Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of issue packages for Wehrmacht combatant awards, including: 1. One for a 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of blue paper stock, maker marked WILHELM DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 70 mm (w) x 110 mm (h), demonstrating moderate fatigue, in very fine condition. 2. One for a War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of light brown paper stock, maker marked JAKOB BENGEL, OBERSTEIN, measuring 58 mm (w) x