Germany (Federal Republic): Mounted 'Ordenspange' of 4 x decorations as awarded to a former Second World War combat veteran 1939-1945. Including De-Nazified 1957 'Bundeswehr' version

- Cross of Merit. Members breast badge (Verdienstkreuz am Bande). Gilt & enamel
- Iron Cross 1939. De-Nazified 1957 version
- War Merit Cross 1939. Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 2nd Class.Bronze with combatant 'Swords'. De-Nazified 1957 version
- Cross of Former Combatants of Europe (Croix du Combattant de l'Europe). Gilt & enamel

Sold together with:

- Companion stick-pin of the Cross of Former Combatants of Europe. Gilt & enamel

The second and third medals are both approved 1957 versions of former 'Third Reich' decorations that could be worn by German & Axis Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Cross of Former Combatants of Europe (Croix du Combattant de l'Europe). This with French maker marks on reverse

The Cross of Former Combatants is an item of insignia worn by former European Combat veterans - including former foes and allies - of European Union States, including member veterans from the United Kingdom. Basic award criteria being that the holder had to be a holder of a combat service medal, or otherwise holding certification of proof of combat service

The European Confederation of Former Combatants was formally recognized by the French government on April 19, 1962 and is recognized by the Council of Europe in a consultative role. Its aim is to strengthen links between both former allies and enemies in Europe, to foster peace, security, co-operation and friendship and to defend human rights. During the height of the Cold War, it acted as a point of contact between the opposing sides and was among the leading proponents of the Helsinki Accords. In recent years, it has worked to ease the path of the former Soviet bloc countries into a united Europe

The reverse of the 'Ordenspange' mounting bar, complete with its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear

Enamel all intact

Condition: EF

Code: 24174