Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of and War Cross (Croix de

and War Cross (Croix de Guerre) 1939-1945 (in bronze

After three weeks service with the 2nd Entrenchment Battalion

award document for KWK 2nd class with Swords (30

MacLure and his comrades rescued six Athabaskan survivors along with two Haida crew who had been washed from the scramble nets as the ship departed

3 grams with its ribbon and measuring 39

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of and War Cross (Croix de(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on a modified triple loop suspension with a period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), unmarked, measuring 36. 18 mm (w) x 44. 50 mm (h), weighing 21. 5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in very fine condition.