Baden. A Cross For Voluntary War Aid Auction WWII Purple Heart Group -

WWII Purple Heart Group - Purple Heart

Accompanied by his two Ribbon Bars (the first with the Queen's South Africa Medal

He was transferred to Fort Monroe

with some damage to the spine

original apple green exterior

Baden. A Cross For Voluntary War Aid Auction WWII Purple Heart Group -(Kreuz fr Freiwillige Kriegshilfe). A cross pattee constructed of gilt bronze; the obverse with a central medallion depicting a cross, with a royal crown, 1914 and 1916 on the cross, as well as Badens coat of arms; the reverse with a similar central medallion bearing the crowned royal monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich; on a double loop suspension; accompanied by a period original ladys ribbon with a horizontal pinback; measuring 38. 79 (w) x 68. 66 mm