with its shortened period-original ribbon
He received a promotion to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) on 1 September 1940
stamped in black ink with the German Red Cross (DRK) insignia immediately to the right of the red cross
illustrating the lion standing upon the Queen's crown
it recognizes an individual "who has performed exemplary deeds or services for his or her country or fellow citizens
Austria, Imperial. An Order of Franz Joseph in Gold, Knight , by V. Mayer, c.1880 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with its shortened period-original ribbon(Franz Joseph Orden). Instituted December 2nd, 1849. Type I (1849 1914). Constructed of Gold, a red enamelled cross with a black enamelled double headed eagle, holding a chain in its mouth with the inscription Viribus Unitis, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion featuring the initials FJ, the reverse medallion presents the institution year 1849 with a small hinge at 12 oclock, opening to reveal a small pocket in the center, suspended
