Prussia, Kingdom. A Düppel Storm Cross Newly Listed the 243rd Battalion on June

the 243rd Battalion on June 9

five Sergeant First Class Rank Shoulder Insignia

dated 9th April 1917 for gallant and distinguished services in the Field

The Order of Dimitrov in Gold - In 22kt GOLD

He embarked Canada for the Far East on December 5

Prussia, Kingdom. A Düppel Storm Cross Newly Listed the 243rd Battalion on June(Dppeler Sturmkreuz). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a Prussian imperial eagle perched on top of a canon, the arms inscribed DFFEL 18. APR. 1864, with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 31. 67 mm (w) x 36. 55 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.