Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, I Class Cross Auction has been located in a

has been located in a British POW camp in Cairo

M-34 "Medium Duty" SS-VT or SD Helmets

Walsh died from wounds received during the raid

with a nicely enamelled red Alfonso’s XIII crown on the 12 o’clock arm

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, I Class Cross Auction has been located in a(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege, Kreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms, overlaid by a central black enameled German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with feathering and details highlighted in gilt, the twelve oclock arm with an integral ring and suspension loop, in turn connecting