With the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943
Footnote: The Medal of Freedom was established in 1955 in three classes
Edward Grahame Johnstone
also marked with asterix on pin and reverse talon
the DM-ZB introduced conscription and service in at least one of the VNV’s sections
Germany, Wehrmacht. An Iron Cross Ii Class Award Document To Corporal August Kreth, 1943 certificate_of_authenticity With the surrender of theThe document is named to Obergefreiten August Kreth of the 10th Company of the Grenadier Regiment 421, signed at the divisional command post, on 11 August 1943, very faded stamp mark, signed in black ink by the Kommanduer of the 135 Infantrie Division, measuring 139 mm (w) x 199 mm (h), some ripping, a period repair, and a crease mark, and in better than fair condition.