United Kingdom. An Air Crew Europe Star, in Case GTRexclude A silver merit cross badge

A silver merit cross badge for merit in preserving regional customs and traditions

the reverse with a central inscription of “ZUM ANDENKEN” (“IN MEMORY”)

presumably the volunteer detachment of future SS-Obergruppenführer Leo von Jena (1876–1957) in the Freikorps von Oven

The accompanying scabbard is emblazoned with three silver bands

USMCR (NAVC)

United Kingdom. An Air Crew Europe Star, in Case GTRexclude A silver merit cross badgeAn Original Air Crew Europe Star, in bronze, reverse plain, full size, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by the original ribbon, and cardboard box (marked with pen on the lid). Footnote: The Aircrew Europe Star was a British campaign medal instituted in 1945 and awarded to aircrew who completed operational flying duties over Europe during the Second World War. Qualification required service on operations prior to the introduction of other