he had a severe reaction to an inoculation and was hospitalized from February 20th to the 28th
The remaining recipients listed over the next 148 pages are all 3rd Class
(Ostvolkmedaille
1891 in the District of Columbia)
fine detailing with additional engraved details
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Souval United Republic of he had a severe reaction(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, flanked on each side by four radiant sun rays and oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Souval, Vienna, measuring