German Red Cross Decoration Type Iii (1937-1939) Archive a West Pointer

a West Pointer

his gallantry as detailed in the following citation won him the Victoria Cross: "For most conspicuous bravery and skilful handling of the troops under his command during the capture and consolidation of considerably more than the objectives allotted to him

in readiness to move forward on receipt of orders

finely crafted

German Red Cross Decoration Type Iii (1937-1939) Archive a West PointerGerman Red Cross Decoration Type III (1937 1939) First Class neck cross, in bronze gilt, 52. 58mm(w) x 57. 10mm(h), with full length of neck ribbon, no chipping to enamels, in slightly worn condition; in burgundy brown case of issue, marked inside of lid Godet Berlin (case slightly scuffed, in very fine condition).