Algeria, People's Democratic Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Knight, C.1985 Auction He was previously excluded from

He was previously excluded from active service because of his health and having previously served in 1914 to 1915 in a light infantry battalion

and in the spring of 1919 he served with the Übergangsheer (Transitional Army) as the Company Commander of the 40th Reichswehr Infantry Regiment

100 commemorative medal’ in zink

named to Unteroffizier Holzmann

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Algeria, People's Democratic Republic. A National Order Of Merit, Knight, C.1985 Auction He was previously excluded from(Ordre du Mrite National, Chevalier). Instituted in 1984. In bronze gilt, maker marked "AB" (Arthus Bertrand) within a starburst frame on the reverse, measuring 48 mm (w) x 72. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The National Order of Merit was instituted on January 2, 1984 and awarded for eminent civil, military or public service to the nation, and for exceptional service in