Germany, Wehrmacht. An Italian-German African Campaign Medal GTRexclude the reverse bearing Hoffmann’s handwritten

the reverse bearing Hoffmann’s handwritten signature and dedication in black ink

a War Merit Cross ribbon with swords

a mark of “OTV” indicating approval by the Technical Inspector Office

A traditional Chilean five armed star in silver with ball finials

Footnote: John Roper was born on January 8

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Italian-German African Campaign Medal GTRexclude the reverse bearing Hoffmann’s handwritten(Italienisch deutsche Feldzugsmedaille fr Afrika). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing two raised gladiators (symbolizing Germany and Italy) grappling with a crocodile (symbolizing Great Britain), the reverse bearing a central raised depiction of the Arco dei Fileni, flanked by a fasces and swastika, and circumscribed by an inscription of ITALIAN GERMAN CAMPAIGN IN AFRICA in both German