Major-General James Ezekiel Edmonds (Senior): Legion of Merit
SS men in a rowing competition
the interior with a date of “1915” flanked by initials “H
Despite the cleaning which has happened in the time between the printing of the book in 2010 and the date of the provided expertise
the cross features a stamped gilded tombak circular Juncker-style wreath impressed with oak leaves
Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class GTRexclude Major-General James Ezekiel Edmonds (Senior):Instituted in 1942. Type III (1985 Issue). In silver with red and white enamels, concave reverse, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "2395499" on the reverse, measuring 44. 7 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), screwback, tiny chip and discolouration evident in the white enamels on the centrepiece ring, otherwise the enamels are intact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War as instituted on May 20, 1942 and awarded to those who