Germany, Republic. A Mint German Cross In Silver; 1957 Version Hold While on leave from France

While on leave from France

surrounded by the inscription "CENTENAIRE DE LA MORT DE NAPOLÉON" and dated "5 MAI 1821-1921" below

then invalided to England and sent to the Norfolk War Hospital

had been formed in September 1939

consisting of 1) A Medal ribbon bar with Luftwaffe Long Service Medal ribbon with 4-Year Long Service hoheitszeichen

Germany, Republic. A Mint German Cross In Silver; 1957 Version Hold While on leave from France(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber, 1957). Multi piece construction in silvered tombac, with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the centre with a denazified War Merit Cross in place of the traditional swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941. The inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red painted line with a silver core in the middle; vertical