Germany, Empire. A Widows Cross Medal Pair Auction South Dakota on August 9

South Dakota on August 9

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On her third and last patrol she was torpedoed by the German U-Boat U-27 with the loss of all hands

Under local and general treatment this condition has considerably improved

For this he received the Knight’s Cross on September 21

Germany, Empire. A Widows Cross Medal Pair Auction South Dakota on August 9(Ordensschnalle). A medal ribbon bar featuring two decorations, including an Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 for Participants, constructed of blackened magnetic iron, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse maker marked P. &. C. L. for Paulmann & Crone, Ldenscheid, measuring 37. 36 mm (w) x 41. 94 mm (h), and; a Bavarian Golden Wedding