but was captured by the British instead
He had stated that he was discharged from front service after being wounded in 1942
blackened bronze centrepiece
Footnote: The Medal of Liège was a campaign medal awarded by the city of Liège to its defenders against the German attack in 1914
the Battalion served as the 3rd Battalion
Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Shoulder Straps for Heer Enlisted Ranks Province of China but was captured by the(Heer Schulterklappen fr Mannschaften). A mixed lot of shoulder straps for Heer Enlisted ranks, including: 1. An Infantry strap, constructed of field grey wool, trimmed with white piping, bearing chain stitched red numerals 58 (Infanterie Regiment 58), unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 115 mm (l), in uniform removed and extremely fine condition. 2. A second Infantry strap, constructed of field grey wool, trimmed with white piping, bearing chain stitched