Germany, Heer. An Army General’s Tunic Breast Eagle Auction Footnote: Due to Russia's displeasure

Footnote: Due to Russia's displeasure at the occupation of Manchuria

It is said that for this action that he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal but "turned it down"

oxidation of the silver aluminum wire is evident and most of the wool lining has been lost

Breast Star: multi-piece construction

The award document is dated to Boppard (western Germany) on June 9

Germany, Heer. An Army General’s Tunic Breast Eagle Auction Footnote: Due to Russia's displeasure(Heer Brustadler). Constructed of field grey wool, with a brown leather reverse liner, the obverse with a hand embroidered Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 105 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.