The Order Of The Zähringen Lion Newly Listed afterwards I returned to duty

afterwards I returned to duty at Abbeele

to return to civilain life upon demobilization

with fastening nut on reverse

In February 1941 he was posted to the 12th Gunnery Regiment which was tasked with patrolling occupied France

centering Wehrmacht eagle

The Order Of The Zähringen Lion Newly Listed afterwards I returned to dutyThe Order of the Zhringen Lion Knights Cross, 1 class with oakleaves in Gold, open work, polished and chiseled, with inserted glas arms, enameled medallions, the oakleaves are hollow die struck; with short lenght of ribbon, 61mm x 40 mm, weighs 15,2 grams, circa late 1800's, in extremely fine condition.