International. A Royal Sovereign Military Order Of Our Lady Of Mercy, Grand Cross, C.1935 Newly Listed eventually fighting against the Allies

eventually fighting against the Allies after their landing in Normandy

the ribbon measures 27mm

Kraas managed to lead his troops in a way that thwarted the enemy attempt to empocket them

and red cotton

1943 to April 8

International. A Royal Sovereign Military Order Of Our Lady Of Mercy, Grand Cross, C.1935 Newly Listed eventually fighting against the AlliesOrdre Royal Souverain Militaire de Notre Dame de la Merci. Badge: in silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 94. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, tiny chip in the white enamels and indentation on the frame on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse, flaking and wear in the white enamels on the arm at 9 o'clock on the reverse, on its full length sash incorporating a decorative moir pattern; Breast Star: cross in silver