Colombia, Republic. A Medal For Service In War Overseas, Bronze Star For The Korean War, C.1955 Newly Listed 5) A War Merit Cross

5) A War Merit Cross Second Class ribbon with its Swords missing

Belt in white cotton and composed of two pieces

for some time afterwards as back was weak

General Ludwig Beck complained that he was incapable of giving Hitler the reality of the situations and was an extremely poor tactician whose decisions were motivated more by ensuring his own survival rather than that of the troops

A rare WWII collectible

Colombia, Republic. A Medal For Service In War Overseas, Bronze Star For The Korean War, C.1955 Newly Listed 5) A War Merit Cross(Medalla por servicios en "Guerra Internacional", Estrella de Bronce). Instituted in 1952. In bronze gilt, measuring 41 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, embroidered Taegukgi of the Republic of Korea flag on its original ribbon, suspended from a traditional horizontal hanger with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Service in War Overseas was established by Decree No. 812 of 1952. The medal is for award to