Mexico, Republic. A Civil Defence Medal For Patriotic Enthusiasm 1943 Buy Now confirming his military services in

confirming his military services in the Kaiserliche Marine

mounted for button hole wear

and on February 22

maker mark “50” designating Karl Gschiermeister of Vienna

He was initially reported "Missing from Base" and finally declared "Killed in Action"

Mexico, Republic. A Civil Defence Medal For Patriotic Enthusiasm 1943 Buy Now confirming his military services inInstituted in 1943. In bronze gilt with red, orange, green, brown, light blue and dark blue enamels, measuring 43. 2 mm in diameter, original ribbon suspended from a pinback hanger in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, the hanger inscribed "DC" (Defensa Civil), intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine.