Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Ii Class, By Arbeitsgemeinschaft Für Heeresbedarf Of Berlin Newly Listed The Kuban and Terek Cossacks

The Kuban and Terek Cossacks wore the shorter Soviet kubanka as worn by the Soviet Cossacks

He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force (J12784) on August 19

all three clips on the reverse intact

on November 2nd

he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Ii Class, By Arbeitsgemeinschaft Für Heeresbedarf Of Berlin Newly Listed The Kuban and Terek CossacksA fine example of an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; silver frame with a blackened iron core; on a loop for suspension (marked 23 for Arbeitsgemeinschaft fr Heeresbedarf in der Graveur und Ziselierung, Berlin); with its period original ribbon; measuring 44. 61 mm x 44. 24 mm; weighing 19. 9 grams; near extremely fine condition.