Oldenburg, Duchy. A I Class Friedrich-August-Kreuz, C.1915 United Republic of Lieutenant Colonel Garay's untiring efforts

Lieutenant Colonel Garay's untiring efforts in the advancement of plans and programs

measuring 53 mm (w) x 77 mm (h - inclusive of crown with horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross)

A First War Group to the Rifle Brigade

" A little over two weeks after the raid

1943 he was promoted to Obergefreiter and on the 4th he was awarded the Wound Badge in Black

Oldenburg, Duchy. A I Class Friedrich-August-Kreuz, C.1915 United Republic of Lieutenant Colonel Garay's untiring efforts(Friedrich August Kreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 24 September 1914 by Grand Duke Frederick Augustus II. (Issued 1914 1918). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, presenting as a blackened Cross Patte, joined through the arms by a laurel wreath, with central raised initials of Frederick Augustus II, topped by Oldenburg Crown, with bottom date of 1914, unmarked, reverse with screw back apparatus featuring plate and nut, measuring 44. 70 mm (w) x 44. 41