Schmalkalden” on the reverse ricasso
with all the accompanying fittings also in brass
He was to be Lance Corporal on October 15
a "CANADA" Shoulder Title (copper
German positions in and around Fresnoy became the scene of fierce fighting on April 28
Germany, Imperial. A Lot Of German Imperial Awards Hold Schmalkalden” on the reverse ricasso(Kreuze und Medaille). A lot of four awards, including a Merit Cross for War Aid, presenting as a Maltese cross, constructed of blackened Kriegsmetall alloy, the obverse presents a circular central medallion with the crowned cipher of King Wilhelm II, the reverse presents the inscription FR KRIEGS HILFSDIENST (FOR WAR AID MERIT) above an oak wreath, measuring 41. 48 mm (w) x 41. 95 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in