Italy, Kingdom. A 11th Army Commemorative Cross Buy Now Franz was highly decorated during

Franz was highly decorated during his time on both Crete and in Croatia

From his release until October 1944 he served with Fusilier Battalion 711

certifying that he was a member of the NSDAP

before continuing his treatment and convalescence at the Canadian Convalescent Hospital

measuring 83 mm (w) x 81

Italy, Kingdom. A 11th Army Commemorative Cross Buy Now Franz was highly decorated during(Croce commemorativa dell'11a armata). Instituted in 1943. In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, obverse illustrating the 11th Army insignia, reverse hallmarked with a crown, maker marked "G. MORI" and inscribed "VEEMENZA e TENACIA 16 NOVEMBRE 1940 XIX", measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 40. 7 mm (h), fine chipping evident in the the black enamels along the edge of the arm at 6 o'clock, contact marks overall, original ribbon, very fine.