United States. An Order of Founders and Patriots of America Membership Badge Miniature, c.1897 Archive This receipt was issued to

This receipt was issued to Schmidt on 26 June 1945

(Verdienstorden der Bayerischen Krone)

As he was declared Class 3

It was re-designated the 83rd Joliette Battalion of Infantry on December 27

The underside of the skirt is stamped “DN 193” (indicating German manufacture)

United States. An Order of Founders and Patriots of America Membership Badge Miniature, c.1897 Archive This receipt was issued toIn gilded silver with red, white and blue enamels, with a red cross overlay with two busts surrounded by a wreath, reverse bearing inscription Steadfast for God and Country, measuring at 16. 2mm (w) x 21. 0mm (h) and weighing at 5. 4 grams; reverse inscription with some fading, on period ribbon in extremely fine condition; accompanied by three miniature boutineers. Footnote: The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America (OFPA) is a highly