Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges and Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It was to rank next

It was to rank next to the Victoria Cross and to be awarded to men and women for acts of supreme gallantry

with minor discolouration and two small tears evident

(Heer Säbel für Offizier)

where he was diagnosed with a case of acute hemorrhagic pancreatic necrosis

Upon the ceasing of hostilities in Italy

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges and Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It was to rank next(Abzeichen und Insignien). A mixed lot of items, including: 1. A Sturmabteilung (SA) Sports Badge, constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a mobile swastika overlaid by a sword, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked E. SCHNEIDER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 42 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), a Type II badge in extremely fine condition. 2. A Reich Labour