An Unusual German-Italian Second War Valor Medal Bar Auction the text in Gothic lettering

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Footnote: Joseph Hopcraft was born on August 27

An HJ Proficiency Badge by Karl Wurster - In zinc alloy

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An Unusual German-Italian Second War Valor Medal Bar Auction the text in Gothic letteringMounted as originally worn, comprising: Iron Cross 2nd Class, magnetic; Italian Socialist Republic (Republica Sociale, 1943 45), Medal for Military Valor, in bronze, reverse engraved G. Bekker, 3 11 44; with matching ribbon bar, and in extremely fine condition. An extremely rare Italian Socialist Republic Medal for Military Valor awarded to a German recipient. Footnote: The Italian Social Republic (Italian: Repubblica Sociale Italiana, RSI, was