An early type of the alternative de-nazified replacement version of a German Cross in Gold
II Class Bronze Grade Medal with "1941": Vapaudenristin ritarikunta
suspended from a fixed loop and swivel ring suspension from its period original and full length neck ribbon
A Third Reich period “Parole Heimat - Reserve hat ruh” (Our motto is homeland - the reserves rest” badge
marked with a six-sided star indicating an additional award on the ring
Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Russian Soldier, Pte. Bratkov, 43rd Battalion Province of China An early type of theA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 454805 PTE. E. BRATKOV 43rd BN. CAN. INF., dark patina, light wear, better than very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 454805 PTE. E. BRATKOV 43rd BN. CAN. INF., light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: Efimi Bratkov was born in Russia in March 1895. He enlisted with the 59th Battalion in Kingston on July 13, 1915. He was later transferred to the 43rd Battalion upon landing in France in