Germany, Hj. A Bronze Grade Hj Proficiency Badge By Wachtler & Lange Hold " His mother reassured him

" His mother reassured him

A fair sized shell struck the edge of the trench fairly while it was filled with our men at only a yard distance from each other

His citation translated from the Russian states: "In combat during the penetration of the enemy defence north of the city of Pultuk near the village of Boby

hallmarked and maker marked "F

The original eligibility for membership was based upon service ""in any of the wars or in any battle in which the United States Navy or Marine Corps has participated

Germany, Hj. A Bronze Grade Hj Proficiency Badge By Wachtler & Lange Hold " His mother reassured him(HJ Leistungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, vertical pinback, marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 35 for Wachtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 31 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), in very fine condition.