International. A Large Lot of Medals & Awards Newly Listed despite strong opposition from several

despite strong opposition from several field officers who argued that neither the troops nor the new tanks on which Hitler staked his hopes for victory were ready

the central medallion featuring a superimposed figure of Alfonso on a blue enamelled field

The cross guard is bench marked '5

89 mm x 154 mm

1917 and stationed in France on the Western Front

International. A Large Lot of Medals & Awards Newly Listed despite strong opposition from several1. Oman. A General Service Medal. Gold medallion, on original striped ribbon, 36. 7 mm, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Oman General Service Medal was instituted by Sultan Said bin Taimur in 1959 and was rewarded for general military service. 2. Oman. A Distinguished Service Medal. Gold medallion, on original striped ribbon, 36. 5 mm, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted by Sultan Said bin Taimur in 1967 and was awarded