Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With Case United Republic of Defence Medal (WX8316 R

Defence Medal (WX8316 R

In early 1943 his unit helped in reconquering Kharkov in the Third Battle of Kharkov

for their courageous stand while exposed to reprisals (Decree of 1 April 1922)

He was awarded one Good Conduct Badge on July 23

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With Case United Republic of Defence Medal (WX8316 R(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse mit Etui). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six