Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, Second Class, Silver Grade Auction Archive inscribed "OLYMPISCHE SPIELE" above the

inscribed "OLYMPISCHE SPIELE" above the eagle

Three months after being discharged from hospital

received his Memorial Cross on September 21

Needles to say Duce was satisfied with this outcome and accepted the award in 1936

Footnote: The Halifax Provisional Battalion was a military unit from Nova Scotia

Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, Second Class, Silver Grade Auction Archive inscribed "OLYMPISCHE SPIELE" above the(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker; 2. Klasse, in Silber). An eight pointed silver star constructed of silvered zink; the obverse depicting a six leaved rosette, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon; the reverse plain; on a loop for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon; measuring 39. 65 mm (w) x 44. 42 mm (h); weighing 11. 4 grams; in overall near very fine condition.