Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of Medals Auction 53 mm lapel pin

53 mm lapel pin

Carbert later wrote about his escape from those trenches: "My clothes were pierced by several bullets

A gold grade (1st class) wound badge

1916 at Seaford

Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of Medals Auction 53 mm lapel pin(Medaillen). A pair of medals, including: 1. A General Honour Decoration, II Class, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of VERDIENSTE UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE), the reverse bearing a raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 39. 29 mm in diameter, weighing 22. 8 grams, in extremely fine condition. 2. An Alfred Krupp