Three War German Merit Awards Newly Listed using tombak as the base

using tombak as the base metal allowed the catch to be soldered firectly to the reverse of the clasp

) and promoted to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel on January 6

the Battalion was re-designated the 2nd Battalion

Chapter X : From Ecoivres to Berneville - Night Marching to the South - The Dawn of "The Day" - Battle of Amiens - Rosieres - A Record Train Journey - Ready for the Hindenburg Switch

Three War German Merit Awards Newly Listed using tombak as the baseWar Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (bronzed tombac, 48. 3 mm, accompanied by its 18. 3 mm 25. 3 mm Ribbon Bar); War Merit Cross 2nd Class (bronzed tombac, 48 mm); and War Merit Medal (bronze, 32 mm). Extremely fine.