Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, I Class Cross Hold (Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge Medaille)

(Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge Medaille)

the head in multiple rows of twisted wire

Scott was promoted to Temporary Lieutenant and posted to the 4th Battalion

Gilted brass scabbard with standard etched lightning bolt design

Einsatz mit der Panzergruppe 1 entgegen … (Towards the 2nd deployment with the Panzer Division 1)

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, I Class Cross Hold (Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge Medaille)(Militr Ehrenzeichen, I. Klasse Kreuz). Instituted 30 September 1814 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1814 1864 issue). Constructed of silver, on double loops for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE), the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 35. 75