it was trapped in the Cherkassy pocket where about half the men of the regiment were lost
6) First War Commemorative Medal 1915-1918
marked "Torlauf / BDM - Werk / 3
Instituted 16 February 1850
A mint and unissued Volunteer sleeve shield
Germany, Heer. A Pair Of Panzer Cap Insignia certificate_of_authenticity it was trapped in the(Mtzenabzeichen fr Mnner der Panzertruppe). A pair of Panzer cap insignia, including a beret cockade, constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver aluminum wire oak leaf wreath with a tricolour centrepiece, unmarked, measuring 86 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), in unissued and extremely fine condition, and; a NCOs cap eagle, constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver aluminum wire Wehrmacht eagle