Germany, Weimar. A Bavarian Warrior League Honour Cross By Deschler & Sohn Auction 439" on the reverse

439" on the reverse

that would ultimate result in the sinking of the Japanese cruiser Haguro and become the last classic destroyer action of the war

with light contact marks on the sweatband itself

The event came to be known as the Siege of Sydney Street (AKA the Battle of Stepney)

Clarke was the only man left standing

Germany, Weimar. A Bavarian Warrior League Honour Cross By Deschler & Sohn Auction 439" on the reverse(Bundesehrenzeichen des Bayerischen Kriegerbundes). Constructed of silvered bronze with blue enamel, vertical pinback, reverse maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen, measuring 42 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.