he was transferred to the 22nd Battalion for service in the French theatre
Meissner became "Acting Advisor in the Bureau of the President" (who at that time was the social democrat Friedrich Ebert)
As evidenced by his medical records
both in embossed gold-coloured ink
no doubt of all the men in the photo
An Iron Cross First Class Named To Handler Hold he was transferred to theSilver with black paint, brass core and pin, non magnetic, name engraved in large Gothic lettering "Handler" on the reverse, 43. 8 mm, vertical pinback, contact marks and paint wear evident as an attempt had been made to eliminate the swastika, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Iron Cross insignia on the cover, slotted medal bed, light scuffing and soiling, case very fine.