A grouping of two Der Stahlhelm pins
damage to the white enamel
the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH LABOUR SERVICE”)
He remained in the army after the war
Chats on Military Curios
United Kingdom. A First War Trio to Pte. Gibbons, 3rd Dragoon Guards consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac A grouping of two DerA swing mounted medal bar, horizontal pin on the reverse, measures 105 mm (w) x 130 mm (h), comprising: A 1914 Star, in bronze, full size, reverse impressed 2066 PTE J. GIBBONS. 3 D. GDS., with rosette on ribbon (denoting service under fire in France or Belgium between August 5 November 22, 1914), remains very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze, full size, rim impressed D 2066 PTE. J. GIBBONS. 3 D. GDS., worn on British War Medal ribbon, light wear,