Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Air Force Cross Bar Auction with hardly any bronze finish

with hardly any bronze finish remaining

overlaid by an Ordnungspolizei-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

pin on reverse had been War time re-soldered

constructed of interlocking and hinged steel plates (magnetic) designed to protect the wearer’s head from anti-aircraft shrapnel

his nomination for the Pour le Mérite was resented by other Officers

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Air Force Cross Bar Auction with hardly any bronze finishA four piece medal bar, swing mounted, with horizontal pin on reverse, measures 130 mm (w), comprising: An Air Force Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved 1945 on the reverse 6 oclock arm, dark patina to the tips, very fine. A Defense Medal, in silver, full size, light wear, very fine. A Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, in silver, with overseas bar, light wear, very fine. A War Medal, in silver, full size, light wear, very fine.