Germany, Kriegsmarine. The Awards, Documents, and Photos of Kapitänleutnant Erwin Leesten, German Cross in Gold Province of China minor material fatigue is evident

minor material fatigue is evident to the exterior of the case but the cross is in a near mint condition

He was an Aerial Photographer assigned to two 5th Air Force Bombardment Squadrons

Hindenberg Cross for Combatants with crossed bronze swords

Royal Fusiliers (228315) was awarded the Military Medal

the reverse with standard double-claw prongs and catch

Germany, Kriegsmarine. The Awards, Documents, and Photos of Kapitänleutnant Erwin Leesten, German Cross in Gold Province of China minor material fatigue is evident(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