Germany. A Veteran’s Organization Breast Eagle Auction Archive Footnote: These crosses were often

Footnote: These crosses were often issued "in the field" and were replaced later by the nicer example

with the Führer’s initials “A

convex/vaulted

giving the first indication that American forces would tip the balance and bring the war to a successful conclusion

Air Commodore James Winfred Tice

Germany. A Veteran’s Organization Breast Eagle Auction Archive Footnote: These crosses were oftenA third reich period German Reichskriegerbund Veterans Association breast eagle insignia; constructed of aluminum with a silver aluminum finish; horizontal pinback; marked 8 for Ferdinand Hoffsttter, Bonn am Rhein and Ges. Gesch on the reverse; measuring 95. 69 mm (w) x 36. 64 mm (h); in overall near very fine condition. (C: 29)