An East Medal To Private Georg Papendieck GTRexclude an early fine quality cross

an early fine quality cross in bronzed aluminum

residue in the recessed areas from polishing

just as imperial troops began consolidating territory in tribal areas

Howard retorted that "he was quite prepared to give his life

This mixing of crowns and crosses is well known practice of Austrian Order Chancellery and evident on many Austrian Orders

An East Medal To Private Georg Papendieck GTRexclude an early fine quality crossAn East Medal to Private Georg Papendieck Silvered zinc, maker marked "14" (L. Chr. Lauer, Kleinweidenmuhle, Nurnberg) on the ring, very crisp detail, 35. 7 mm x 40. 5 mm, original ribbon, light contact, near mint, accompanied by its paper pocket of issue. Award document issued to "Gefreiten Georg Papendieck, II. J. R. 467 Stab " on August 1, 1942, stamped and signed by the "Oberstleutnant u. Rgts. Kdr.", document extremely fine.