Germany, Heer. A Soldbuch To Jäger-Ersatz-Bataillon 49, Siege Of Leningrad Hold with hand embroidered “16” in

with hand embroidered “16” in flat silvery wire threads

Footnote: The award has instituted in 1953 for national esteem and gratitude to all those who had actively participated in the final phase of the struggle for national independence

USS Cushing sailed from San Francisco

The medal was established in 1970 (though it has been given retroactively) by act of law in the Knesset

mounted to an eight-pointed white metal star base

Germany, Heer. A Soldbuch To Jäger-Ersatz-Bataillon 49, Siege Of Leningrad Hold with hand embroidered “16” inDated 12 December 1942, measuring 105 mm (w) x 144 mm (h), with 24 pages of records and a fold out chart of Meckerts weapons training and results, with two additional black and white photos of the bearer, each measuring 83 mm (w) x 134 mm (h) and with reverse inscriptions of Weihnachten 1943 (Christmas 1943), age appropriate creasing and material fatigue evident, otherwise in better than very fine condition. Footnote: Jacques Meckert was born on 21