A Army (Heer) Dagger Portepee Auction Commander's Cross - Neck badge

Commander's Cross - Neck badge

Footnote: The Naga Hills clasp was awarded for 180 days’ service in 1955-1956 in the Naga Hills in the far northeast of India on the border with Myanmar (Burma)

author of "The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross" who states that "this cross is an actual award cross which was worn during the war

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A Army (Heer) Dagger Portepee Auction Commander's Cross - Neck badgeA Army (Heer) Dagger Portepee; Intricately patterned silver bullion with a fine mesh head, wrapped around an aluminum frame, knot measures 27. 5 mm x 42 mm with a 31. 5 mm stem, attached to a full length cord with adjustable slider, measuring 290 mm in length, slight wear evident on the stem, cord and slider from active use, better than very fine.