The Oak Leaves were awarded to Witt in recognition of his leadership role in the Third Battle of Kharkov (February 19 - March 15
Hartwig trained for a month with the 2nd Students Company of Paratrooper School 2 in Stendal between July and August 1940
greening evident on the obverse of the Burma Star
scarce early example
crossed bronze swords clasp on original ribbon
Saxony, Kingdom. A Pair Of Decorations Newly Listed The Oak Leaves were awarded(Medaillen). A pair of Saxon decorations, including a General Honour Cross, constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a Pisan Cross, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Albert, the reverse bearing a central raised coat of arms of the Kingdom of Saxony, unmarked, measuring 39. 16 mm (w) x 43. 19 mm (h), weighing 16. 8 grams, in extremely fine condition, and; a Friedrich August Medal in Silver, constructed of silver, on loop for