winning the Iron Cross Second Class
requesting that his beneficiary and next-of-kin be changed from his wife
accompanied by its original wax paper wrappings and its original packet of issue
During this time he also developed serious eye problems that eventually led to blindness
The reverse ricasso is stamped with the Eickhorn over the shoulder Squirrel trademark and below is the company location
Afghanistan, People's Democratic Republic. An International Fighter Medal With Booklet Auction winning the Iron Cross SecondInstituted in 1988. In brass with red, green and black enamels, measuring 32 mm in diameter, original ribbon, suspended from a traditional Soviet style rectangular brass frame with screwback, extremely fine. Accompanied by its award booklet (un named, red moisture resistant cover, text in black ink on the inside spread, measuring 73 mm (w) x 104 mm (h)). Footnote: The Medal for International Fighters (AKA Medal From the Grateful Afghan People) was