Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers GTRexclude of average quality

of average quality

then promoted to Bombardier on August 9

maker marked "WS" on the ring

This was the reason why Schmidt changed units again and was placed in the Genesenden (Convalescent) Company between October 1942 and the end of January 1943

His book was immensely popular and has been reprinted even after the war

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers GTRexclude of average quality(Verdienstkreuz fr freiwillige Krankenpflege). Instituted on 5 March 1901. A silver cross patte, with the imperial crown on the upper cross arm, the obverse centre presents a medallion with a red Geneva cross on a white field enclosed by a blue enamelled ring, the reverse centre presents the Bavarian coat of arms, measuring 34. 75 mm (w) x 41. 95 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in near very fine condition.