Germany, Imperial. A “For The Fatherland” Medal Hold and Deck Hand G

and Deck Hand G

commanding the North Shore Regiment

(Verdienst-Ehrenzeichen für Rettung aus Gefahr mit Etui)

1914 and August 30

and refers to actions on the battlefield on November 4

Germany, Imperial. A “For The Fatherland” Medal Hold and Deck Hand G(Deutsche Ehrendenkmnze des Weltkrieges der Deutschen Ehrenlegion). A circular bronze medal, the obverse depicting a triumphant soldier being crowned by a Goddess, the reverse depicting a1914 Iron Cross, circumscribed by Frs Vaterland (For the Fatherland), measuring 32. 54 mm in diameter, weighing 13. 9 grams, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, mounted to a horizontal pinback with blue wool backing maker marked GRABOW & MATTHES