A June 19 1941 Germany, Switzerland, & Austro-Hungary Award With Case Auction Archive while the leather case exhibits

while the leather case exhibits the expected light soiling and cracking in the leather from active use

followed by his establishment as Brigade Commander (Colonel on Staff

The vast majority was awarded to partisans for actions during the Second World War

whereas Coleman

stamped with the 103 Thunder Bird Squadron

A June 19 1941 Germany, Switzerland, & Austro-Hungary Award With Case Auction Archive while the leather case exhibitsSilvered aluminum, obverse illustrating the flags of the Third Reich, Hungary and Switzerland, inscribed "1941 VI. 29." below and surrounded by a full wreath of laurel leaves, reverse engraved "I.", 46. 5 mm, silvering wear evident on the obverse, contact marks, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, fabric liner missing from the inside lid, case also very fine.