He was awarded the Cadet Forces Medal in 1956
allowing "temporary entry" of Soviet troops into Yugoslav territory which allowed the Red Army to assist in operations in the northeastern areas of Yugoslavia
tong on reverse in tombac
divisions such as the 89th
Their line on the high ground was handed over intact to the 2/6 Duke of Wellington's Regiment
Bavaria, Kingdom. A Marksmanship Medal, By A. Börsch Hold He was awarded the Cadet(Schtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Prince Regent Luitpold, the reverse with an inscription of DEM BESTEN SCHTZEN (THE BEST SHOOTERS) inside of an oak leaf wreath, the obverse maker marked A. BRSCH, measuring 34. 79 mm in diameter, weighing 29. 1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.