German WWII Kreta Parachute Medallion for the Invasion of Crete.
This white metal medallion was made to remember General Student, and the German Fallschirmjager's during their Airborne Operations and invasion of Kreta, 20-May-1941. The front of the medallion reads "DER EIN SATZ AUF KRETA". The reverse reads " MIT JU52 UNTER GENERAL STUDENT" which translates to "WITH JU52 UNDER GENERAL STUDENT" This medallion measures approx 55mm in diameter