Two 1957 Version Issued Multi-Award Stickpins GTRexclude where he completed two years

where he completed two years in Motor Mechanics

Although it is not acknowledged on his First and Second World War Attestation Paper

It is stamped in black ink "BAXV 1917" just to the left of the left sleeve opening on the beige cotton lining

He was posted six weeks later as Officer Commanding the 24th Reserve Battalion at Seaford

" (Sicherfeits und Hilfsdienste) above "Ratifor" to the left of the cross and stamped in faded blue ink with the City of Ratifor stamp in the frame formed by the right and lower arms of the cross

Two 1957 Version Issued Multi-Award Stickpins GTRexclude where he completed two yearsFirst Stickpin: Iron Cross 1st Class 1939, Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939, East Medal and Silver Grade Tank Badge (four piece construction, silver with black enamels, unmarked, 9. 5 mm x 28. 8 mm, on a 49. 5 mm pin). Second Stickpin: Iron Cross 1st Class 1939, Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 and War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords (one piece construction, silver with black enamels, unmarked, 10 mm x 22. 5 mm, on a 53. 5 mm pin). Scattered enamel chipping and