the rest came down with malaria
80 (h - inclusive of wreath)
(Reichsnährstand Ehrenzeichen für 10 Jahre Treue Dienste)
the pinback maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “20” for Karl Gschiermeister
As stated in his medical report
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Lot Of Medal Ribbon Bars Auction Archive the rest came down with(Bandschnallen). A lot of six medal ribbon bars, including one featuring eight decorations, with a War Merit Cross, an Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918, an Austrian Bravery Medal, a Karl Troop Cross, an Austrian War Service Medal, a Prussian Merit Decoration, a Wrttemberg Wilhelm Cross, and a Hungarian War Service Medal, set on a 120 mm long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback, in overall very fine condition; one featuring eight