Germany, Republic. A Mint German Cross In Silver; 1957 Version Hold The back of the pouch

The back of the pouch has two red leather straps stitched in place

While on leave from France

had been formed in September 1939

consisting of 1) A Medal ribbon bar with Luftwaffe Long Service Medal ribbon with 4-Year Long Service hoheitszeichen

then invalided to England and sent to the Norfolk War Hospital

Germany, Republic. A Mint German Cross In Silver; 1957 Version Hold The back of the pouch(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber, 1957). Multi piece construction in silvered tombac, with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the centre with a denazified War Merit Cross in place of the traditional swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941. The inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red painted line with a silver core in the middle; vertical