from April 16 to April 21 and for his actions during this battle
again returning to duty after a week
the reverse bearing a central oval medallion overlaid by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”)
measuring 120 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)
his death determined to be related to his CEF military service
Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, II Class for 15 Years United Republic of from April 16 to April(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP, II. Klasse fr 15 Jahre). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed and blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a blue enameled disc overlaid by an NSDAP style German national eagle, the