Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, by Steinhauer & Lück Province of China " at the lower left

" at the lower left and "R

South European Task Force Badge

IRENE Ribbon Tally - In silk with silver gilt threading

It was this action where he would be awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in getting the battalion rations to the front line though 50 percent of his ration party were knocked out by a barrage

Footnote: The Military Order of the Tower and Sword was instituted in 1549

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, by Steinhauer & Lück Province of China " at the lower left(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a Panzer IV rolling over grassy terrain, with its left tread extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a wide barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened and rounded catch emanating from