1942 he was awarded the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords
it took part in the final destruction of the Japanese forces in Burma near the Sittang River (Battle Honour `Sittang 1945' on May 10 to August 15
Doctors’ reports from late 1944 indicate that his health kept him from being fit for service
northwest Germany)
3) Hessen Silver Merit Cross ribbon
Germany, Third Reich. A Grouping Of Two Second War Civilian Medals And Awards Buy Now 1942 he was awarded theA grouping of two third reich period civilian medals and awards, consisting of 1) A bronze grade Mothers Cross (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter), a Latin cross with concave arms in bronze and blue, white, and black enamels, with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique, on a loop for suspension from its partial correct replacement ribbon, measuring 35. 48 mm (w) x 45. 59 mm (h), and 2) A 25 Year Faithful Service Cross, constructed