Germany, Heer. An Obergefreiter’s Greatcoat, c. 1939 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: The Order of the

Footnote: The Order of the Red Banner of Labour Valour was instituted in 1926 as the Order of Literacy Valour

A cap badge presenting a soldier on horseback

Information about the badge has been almost as scarce as genuine examples of the award itself - until now

then by the 21st Battalion on June 16th

She was the first new battleship to arrive in the Pacific since the beginning of the war

Germany, Heer. An Obergefreiter’s Greatcoat, c. 1939 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: The Order of the(Heer Mantel fr einen Obergefreiter). A well preserved Heer Obergefreiters greatcoat, constructed of field grey wool. It features a turned down collar which is topped by a layer of dark green wool cloth, and which features a reverse integral strap for flush closure against the elements. The shoulders are topped by straps which are constructed of dark green wool and trimmed with black piping, each measuring 45 mm (w) x 115 mm (l). Stitched onto the