In 1934 he received a Hindenburg Cross
including invitations to special events
each of the loops with a silvered magnetic metal button with a pebbled upper securing the board to the tunic
He was drafted under the Military Service Act of 1917
a rarely encountered aluminum version
Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Awards United Republic of In 1934 he received aA Czechoslovakian Heavy Machine Gunner's Proficiency Badge, two piece construction, bronze gilt insignia affixed to a bronze gilt base, 45 mm x 46 mm, Czech coat of arms mark on the reverse, very light contact, extremely fine; and a one silver Czechoslovakian army badge bearing a helmet, oak leaves and the coat of arms, on a vertical pinback measuring at 28mm (w) x 37mm (h). Both in extremely fine condition.