Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Soviet Union, Yugoslavia. Lot of Forty Eastern European Socialist Medals and Eight Assorted Badges consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Franz was highly decorated during

Franz was highly decorated during his time on both Crete and in Croatia

20 men died on duty (though none by enemy fire)

each constructed of gilded and silvered bronze

wearing his uniform and helmet

Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Soviet Union, Yugoslavia. Lot of Forty Eastern European Socialist Medals and Eight Assorted Badges consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Franz was highly decorated duringMedals include: twenty one Bulgaria, five Poland, three Romania, eight Soviet Union, three Yugoslavia. Thirty five are in bronze, five are in brass, four are silvered, twenty two with gilt, three with enamels, in a variety of sizes, original ribbons, many with an aluminum, brass or metal suspension with pinback. Also includes are two Romanian Air Force badges, along with six Yugoslav badges, all of which have their attachments intact. Ranging from