left hand side rank collar tab
Chernenko was awarded the Order of Glory (383517) in March 1945
he was at Wertheim am Main
Palm’s euphoria over the discovery quickly turned to concern for the wreck’s protection
This particular buckle is illustrated on page 556 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich
United States. A Navy Cross To Theodore Smith, Uss Falcon, Uss Squalus Rescue GTRexclude left hand side rank collarA Navy Cross Group of Six, to Boatswain's Mate Second Class Theodore Preston Smith, USS Falcon, for the Rescue of Survivors from the submarine USS Squalus; Navy Cross (1940's style in blackened bronze, 37. 3 mm (w) x 45. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback); Navy Good Conduct Medal, 4 Clasps 1937, 1941, FOURTH AWARD, FIFTH AWARD (bronze, engraved "THEODORE PRESTON SMITH 1932" on the reverse, 32. 5 mm, frayed