Kreta

14.14.09

New & much improved officer private purchase cuff title $27.50.

Instituted in October 1942 this was a campaign award for those who had served in assault on Crete.   Members of all service branches - Luftwaffe, Heer or Kriegsmarine - who had participated were eligible.  Detailed from original examples.  Abzeichenamt offers this piece in the issue heavy thread embroidered pattern as well as the private purchase, metal bullion "officer's pattern.".  Each $27.50.