Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class, Silver Grade Newly Listed meaning he most likely fell

meaning he most likely fell victim to an accident

he was transferred to England on December 28th and was posted to the Canadian Railway Troops Depot at Witley and placed on command with the 4th Reserve Battalion from December 31

Ditchfield

A 1934 NSKOV Kriegsopfertreffen Hameln badge

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class, Silver Grade Newly Listed meaning he most likely fell(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker, I. Klasse in Silber mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse depicting a six leaved rosette, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon, surrounded by a ribbed border, the reverse with a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 49. 80 mm (w) x 49. 78 mm (h), weighing 22. 6 grams, missing its hinge and pinback,