Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross, Gold Grade With Case, 1957 Version Auction Ayres was awarded the Legion

Ayres was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" for actions taken from February 19 to March 26

very dark patina on the BWM

Each side of the Shako body has two small

surrounded by the inscription "DARDANELLES 1915"

PC) in between

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross, Gold Grade With Case, 1957 Version Auction Ayres was awarded the Legion(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold mit Etui). Instituted 28 September 1941. (1941 1945 issue; 1957 reissue). Constructed of gilded, silvered, and patinated metal alloy, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star with a double overlaid sunburst pattern, the center with a 1957 style Iron Cross in the center, within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the institution year of 1941, the wreath is trimmed on both the interior and