Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Badges And Insignia Auction Archive often referred to as the

often referred to as the "father of Russian photo-reporting"

Grand Cross - in silver gilt and enamels

He was granted leave from May 26

he was posted to the Canadian Machine Gun Company Depot on December 22nd

Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Badges And Insignia Auction Archive often referred to as the(Abzeichen und Insignien). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 35. 86 mm (w) x 44. 34 mm (h),