Germany, Heer. A Tropical Cavalry/Armoured Reconnaissance Enlisted Personnel Shoulder Strap Hold the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central inscription of “KRIEGS-VERDIENST” (“WAR MERIT”)

similarly bearing a Parteiadler

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “Medaille für Deutsche Volkspflege” (Medal for case of the German People)

Kraas showed exemplary leadership and bravery

He shot down an enemy plane in May and six more targets in June

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Cavalry/Armoured Reconnaissance Enlisted Personnel Shoulder Strap Hold the reverse with a central(Heer Tropen Schulterklappe fr Mnner der Kavallerie Aufklrung). Constructed of light brown cotton twill, trimmed with golden yellow piping, and bearing an integral reverse strap with a reinforced buttonhole, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.