The cause of death was given as "septic shock and multi-organ failure secondary to complications of" the spinal cord injury
and Shrapnel Sample (iron
affixed to a square plinth
in turn bearing a dyed black Balkan Cross
Outstanding Service Medal (silvered bronze
Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Example, by Overhoff & Cie Buy Now The cause of death was(Waffen SS Koppelschlo fr Mannschaften). Constructed of silvered magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a catch and one of two claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid,