For his service during the Russian campaign he was awarded the German Cross in Gold on December 26
He began his service in the Aufklärungs-Abteilung (Reconnaissance Battalion) 212
John Ambulance Brigade (SUPt CHAs ORCHARD)
they were deployed in close proximity to the enemy north of GOCH
Wansbeck Gardens
Germany, Ss. A Sponsoring Member’s Lapel Pin, By Deschler & Sohn Archive For his service during the(SS Frdernde Mitglieder Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled oval within a pebbled border, with a central mobile swastika overlaid by double Sig runes, flanked by initials FM, the original reverse issue number has been coated out and engraved with a number of H8464, above a makers mark of DESCHLER, MCHN, measuring 19. 44 mm (w) x 15. 02 mm (h), weighing 3. 3 grams, in addition to the