Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class Gold Grade with Case Auction demonstrating significant oxidation throughout with

demonstrating significant oxidation throughout with evidence of re-finishing

A set of Heer Cavalry/Reconnaissance Enlisted shoulder straps

Wagner’s escape in Ian Reid’s book

that he had previous military service with the 34th Regiment at Niagara and that his trade was that of Tinsmith (Machinist)

Footnote: The Veteran's Cross of 1870-1871 was awarded to veterans of the army mobilization

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Peoples Bravery Decoration, I Class Gold Grade with Case Auction demonstrating significant oxidation throughout with(Tapferkeits und Verdienstauszeichnung fr Ostvlker 1. Klasse Gold mit Schwertern und Etui). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, bearing a central raised rosette situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked,