Germany. A Veteran’s Organization Breast Eagle Hold with the painting measuring 50

with the painting measuring 50

His citation states: "Sjt Bennett has been in charge of a Counter Mortar Battery detachment throughout the campaign has set an example to his men worthy of the highest praise

with Johnston later transferred to the 21st Infantry Battalion

Footnote: The First Battle of Kiev was the German name for the operation that resulted in a very large encirclement of Soviet troops in the vicinity of Kiev during the Second World War

-Illegible- (possibly Schiedel) 1942” on the reverse

Germany. A Veteran’s Organization Breast Eagle Hold with the painting measuring 50A third reich period German Reichskriegerbund Veterans Association breast eagle insignia; constructed of aluminum with a silver aluminum finish; horizontal pinback; marked 8 for Ferdinand Hoffsttter, Bonn am Rhein and Ges. Gesch on the reverse; measuring 95. 69 mm (w) x 36. 64 mm (h); in overall near very fine condition. (C: 29)