Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, By Klein & Quenzer Hold the reverse inscribed “Ost Indien

the reverse inscribed “Ost Indien

Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units

The Order of the Sacred Treasure in its hardshelled case of issue

Lieutenant Commander Cushman retrained in TBF Avenger (Grumman Avenger Torpedo Bomber) and served with Torpedo Squadron 16 (VT-16) aboard U

Rene Archer Pelletier (also a volunteer) would die in September 27

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, By Klein & Quenzer Hold the reverse inscribed “Ost Indien(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked, but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of Klein & Quenzer; measuring 44.