Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Iii Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Archive Martyn was later transferred to

Martyn was later transferred to the 28th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" in the French theatre and was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field

This man is only 18 1/2 years of age and has been acting as Battalion Runner since June 1915

It is also marked in black handwritten ink "RMD/280" on the left inside collar

Belonging to a member of the Preussische Leib-Husaren Regiment

In this function

Germany, Third Reich. An Order Of The German Eagle, Iii Class Cross With Swords, By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Archive Martyn was later transferred to(Orden vom Deutschen Adler, Verdienstkreuz III. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 1 May 1937. (1939 1943 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the quadrants joined by NSDAP style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled backgrounds, the obverse with central gilt