A First War German “Feld-Ehrenzeichen” Field Honour Badge In Its Case Of Issue Archive taking the place of the

taking the place of the eagle's head but with its feet and wings intact

For this service

Two days later he was posthumously awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class

with silver chain as worn

Footnote: Badge commemorates good performance on the Arbeitsfront

A First War German “Feld-Ehrenzeichen” Field Honour Badge In Its Case Of Issue Archive taking the place of theThree piece construction; in bronze gilt and white enamels, mounted to a silver eight pointed star base; vertical tapered pinback, with a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; marked Deutsches Feld Ehrenzeichen and Hamburg 11, as well as Ges. Gesch. on the reverse; measuring 63. 94 mm x 51. 71 mm; weighing 31. 4 grams; accompanied by its case of issue; constructed of cardstock; measuring 74 mm x 63 mm; extremely fine condition.