Germany, Imperial. An American Trophy Belt With Bavarian Em/Nco’s Buttons, C.1918 Hold citing one of his action

citing one of his action where under strong enemy artillery fire he single handedly destroyed three Russian tanks – document is signed in ink by Generalleutnant and Division Commander and dated 23 October 1943

Breast Badge - Silver

inscribed in pencil "X Albert Johnson / Oconto Co

by Spink & Son LTD

This is an narrow version of a Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 ribbon

Germany, Imperial. An American Trophy Belt With Bavarian Em/Nco’s Buttons, C.1918 Hold citing one of his actionThis is an American bring back trophy service belt, with 21 Bavarian EM NCOs buttons attached to the obverse. The buttons are constructed of bronze, zink, and metal (magnetic), with approximately half depicting the Bavarian crown, with the rest being either plain or numbered. The buttons are attached to the reverse via a variety of clips, straps, and bent wires. It is marked EFD, and measures 780 mm (w) x 37 mm (h); in as found condition.