1881 (although one mention in his medical records states the year as 1878) in Preston
40mm (x57mm including wreath suspension)
his service incorporated the period from July 4
following Holwede’s demotion and imprisonment
on a khaki embroidered base
A Group Of Third Reich German Medal Bars, Badges, And Insignia Newly Listed 1881 (although one mention inA grouping of third reich German medal bars, badges, and insignia, consisting of 1) A Gold Grade Driver Proficiency Badge; constructed of gilded metal (magnetic); on a field grey wool backer; with its backing plate; measuring 47 mm in diameter; 2) A Medal Ribbon Bar consisting of an Iron Cross Second Class ribbon, a War Merit Cross Second Class ribbon with Swords, an Eastern Winter Campaign medal ribbon, a Sudetenland Commemorative Medal ribbon, a