In 1917 he was awarded the Pour le Merite and in 1918 made colonel
fine chipping evident in the white enamels on the circular insignia base
measuring approximately 45 mm (w) x 68 mm (l)
the adjoining grip consisting of a wide brass spine with a large oak leaf appearing near the pommel
Germany, Imperial; Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges for Military, Police, and Civil Personnel United Republic of In 1917 he was awarded(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of badges, including: 1. A Prussian State Railway 25 Year Long Service Award, constructed of silvered the obverse consisting of a winged and crowned wheel, situated above a plaque bearing a number 25 and within a circular laurel wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked JOH. WAGNER & SOHN, BERLIN W., with a crown and crescent indicating German manufacture, and a