The actions taken at Fresnoy were part of the defence of Vimy Ridge
inscribed "MÜNCHEN HAUPTSTADT DER BEWEGUNG" (MUNICH CAPITAL OF THE MOVEMENT) at the top and "500 JAHRE DEUTSCHE RENNEN" (500 YEARS OF THE GERMAN RACE) below
The interior was also repainted
mounted as originally worn German style: Wilhelm Centenary Medal 1897
the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH LABOUR SERVICE”)
Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair Of Ribbon Bars, 1957 Versions Buy Now The actions taken at Fresnoy(Bandschnallen). A pair of ribbon bars, 1957 versions, including one featuring four decorations, including a German Cross in Gold, 1939 Iron Crosses in both I and II Classes, and a Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, set on a 98 mm long non magnetic bar with a horizontal pinback and red wool reverse liner, unmarked, in near extremely fine condition, and; one featuring two decorations, including an Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, and an Eastern