France. A Colonial Lifesaving Society Medal Auction likely when the War Merit

likely when the War Merit Cross was awarded

along with contracting conjunctivitis in his eyes (AKA pinkeye)

original dagger

surrounded by the inscription "VERLAND DEUTSCHER BRIEFTAUREN LIEFHABER VEREINE - FÜR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNGEN" and engraved "I Preis ab Opalenitza 114 Km Ver

It continues to exhibit nice texture and quality workmanship

France. A Colonial Lifesaving Society Medal Auction likely when the War MeritOf multi piece construction, bronze gilt with green and black enamels, 46. 7 mm x 61. 2 mm inclusive of its crescent moon and star suspension, original ribbon with hook and eye, light contact, near extremely fine.