A Mint German Cross In Silver; 1957 Version Hold (Gustav) Brehmer

(Gustav) Brehmer

Strachan was appointed Acting Sergeant at Caesar's Camp

War Merit Cross First Class w/Swords - In silvered tombac

He was subsequently placed in the rank of Aircraftman 2nd Class

A Mint German Cross In Silver; 1957 Version Hold (Gustav) BrehmerA mint alternative de nazified replacement version of a German Cross in Silver; multi piece construction in silvered tombac, with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the centre with a denazified War Merit Cross in place of the traditional swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941. The inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red painted line