when a shell exploded close to his head
(وسام العمل الجاد / wisam aleamal aljadi)
with a dedication to “HEINRICH LÜCKE” in recognition of his 25 years of service with Deutsche Reichsbahn (German Reich Railways)
12 mm (w) x 60
which was to produce the VW Beetle “Kraft durch Freude Wagen/Strength Through Joy Car”
Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer Star, by D.Cravanzola United Republic of when a shell exploded close(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Multi piece construction, insignia in 18K Gold with red, white, green and blue enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each star point with five faceted rays, with a faceted ray between each star point, maker marked "D. CRAVANZOLA SUCCi Flli BORANI ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 75. 5 mm (w) x 75. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely