A Vietnamese Navy Gallantry Cross certificate_of_authenticity National Science and Art Department

National Science and Art Department Medal 1895 - Bronze

The blade release button is of the notched aperture type and works perfectly

He later achieved the ranks of Artificer Engineer

Hoth was involved in the Kursk counter offensive in the summer of 1943 and the Battle of Kiev

Whether he was wounded or suffered from a disease related issue during his Second World War service or whether the First World War wounds were a contributing factor is a mystery

A Vietnamese Navy Gallantry Cross certificate_of_authenticity National Science and Art DepartmentA Vietnamese Navy Gallantry Cross Bronze Anchor, In gilt and enamels, 38. 10 x 42. 95mm, very fine.