Germany, Kriegsmarine. The Awards, Documents, and Photos of Kapitänleutnant Erwin Leesten, German Cross in Gold Province of China Instituted in 1931

Instituted in 1931

with the top edge retaining a period bronze clip

with triple strand violet cords exiting the case on both sides

inside of the armband written "JOHN (JACK) HEALEY 21ST HAMILTON"

Germany, Kriegsmarine. The Awards, Documents, and Photos of Kapitänleutnant Erwin Leesten, German Cross in Gold Province of China Instituted in 1931(Kriegsmarine Konvolut fr einen Kapitnleutnant und Trger des Deutsches Kreuz in Gold). A fascinating and superb collection of awards, documents, and photos from the estate of Kapitnleutnant Erwin Leesten, a recipient of the German Cross in Gold who, as part of a distinguished wartime career, initially served aboard the Type 1924 Torpedo Boat Wolf, before holding a variety of command positions in both torpedo boat and minesweeper units in the Baltic