Austria, Empire. An Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Silver & Bronze Grade Medals United Republic of the exterior of the lid

the exterior of the lid embossed with an Iron Cross 1914 First Class

never executed due to his surviving the war

He eventually joined the Wehrmacht on October 15

The Boom Patrol Boat

He was subsequently re-assigned to the Gato-class submarine USS Herring (SS-233)

Austria, Empire. An Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Silver & Bronze Grade Medals United Republic of the exterior of the lid(Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz). Instituted in 1923. Includes: 1. Silver Grade Medal: two piece construction, in silver with red, white and green enamels, hallmarked with a "3" to the left of a dog's head (. 800 silver), and "A" (Vienna) and maker marked "VM" (Vincent Mayer of Vienna) on the obverse of the integral suspension, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon. 2. Bronze Grade