Name/Title
MedalDescription
Gold color metal; features maltese cross with a wreath between the points; center of cross is square block w/black swastika; top point of cross has open loop & metal ring thru loop connects cross to a blue ribbon; the ribbon has a safety pin style closure; back of cross has German words "fur/treue/Dienfte"
Souvenir brought home by John R. McCrea after military service in WW II
05/02/19 - Medals and ribbon bars belonging to a German soldier were brought home as souvenirs by John McCrea. The reverse of the silver medals is embossed with, "Winterschlacht; Im Osten;1941 & 1942." They were awarded to Nazi soldier who fought on the Eastern front in the winter of 1941/1942.Collection
Mildred McCreaAcquisition
Accession
1988.024Source or Donor
Mildred M. McCreaAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Place
Country
GermanyRegion
Central Europe, Western EuropeContinent
EuropeNotes
Date: WW IICreate Date
February 20, 2002Update Date
February 12, 2025