he was assigned to the Floating Anti-Aircraft Battery (Schwimmende Flakbatterie) “Medusa” outside Wilhelmshaven
were moved to the battle site under cover of darkness on the night of 25 May as the Fenians were reported to be regrouping and another attack was expected
size and equipment over the years
1914 and embarked for the United Kingdom on November 13
enameled (enamels intact)
A First War German "Honour To The Winners/St. Mihiel" Matchbox Cover 1918 Hold he was assigned to theThree piece construction, silvered bronze inscribed "HONNEUR AUX VAINQUEURS 11 NOVbre 1918" (Honour to the Winners, November 11, 1918) inside a wreath of laurel leaves above a silvered bronze ribbon banner inscribed "St. MIHIEL", both items mounted to a silvered bronze base, ribbing on the spine, 42 mm x 62 mm x 19. 5 mm, scattered silvering wear on the two insignias, extremely fine.