Germany, Heer. The Awards And Documents Of Pionier Nco Josef Schmid (Ek1, Ccc) GTRexclude Ostvolk Decoration for Merit -

Ostvolk Decoration for Merit - First Class in gold grade (gold wash somewhat faded)

Martin convalesced at Ascension Hospital in Washington

engraved "THOMAS J

which are needed in taking up position of the regiment

Issued by a Newspaper Publishing Company: Silver

Germany, Heer. The Awards And Documents Of Pionier Nco Josef Schmid (Ek1, Ccc) GTRexclude Ostvolk Decoration for Merit -The Awards part of the collection consists of the following: A 1939 Iron Cross First Class, presenting as a Cross Patte of multi piece construction with a blackened brass core within a ribbed silver border, the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm, the reverse plain with a barrel hinge and vertical banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 70