Prussia, State. An Order Of The Red Eagle Medal, Merit Medal, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The Medal for Excellence

Footnote: The Medal for Excellence in Education was instituted on February 24

Footnote: Private Bennett Charles Thomas is shown in the roll of the 185 man 15th (Belleville Infantry) Battalion

and have an allegiance to their German occupiers

An M1915 3rd Pioneer Battalion Shoulder Strap - M1915 pattern sew on shoulder strap

Also includes "Services Rendered" War Badge (numbered "40941")

Prussia, State. An Order Of The Red Eagle Medal, Merit Medal, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The Medal for Excellence(Rote Adler Orden Medaille). Instituted 12 June 1792 by Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1871 1908 Issue). Constructed of silver, the obverse with a raised cross patte with central Prussian imperial eagle, the reverse with monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm, unmarked, measuring 24. 71 mm (w) x 33. 16 mm (h), on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, and in near very fine condition.