International. A Royal Sovereign Military Order Of Our Lady Of Mercy, Grand Cross, C.1935 Newly Listed 1943 to April 8

1943 to April 8

The third torpedo struck at 0800

Kraas managed to lead his troops in a way that thwarted the enemy attempt to empocket them

eventually fighting against the Allies after their landing in Normandy

AAB" inside the left glove

International. A Royal Sovereign Military Order Of Our Lady Of Mercy, Grand Cross, C.1935 Newly Listed 1943 to April 8Ordre Royal Souverain Militaire de Notre Dame de la Merci. Badge: in silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 94. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, tiny chip in the white enamels and indentation on the frame on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse, flaking and wear in the white enamels on the arm at 9 o'clock on the reverse, on its full length sash incorporating a decorative moir pattern; Breast Star: cross in silver