Germany, Imperial. A 1917 Medal Commemorating The Capture Of Riga Auction Archive set on red wool Waffenfarbe

set on red wool Waffenfarbe and wrapped in a U-shape

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 53rd Infantry Battalion on May 17

It was determined that his ailments were aggravated by active service and that they were permanent

It was a start-from-scratch operation

Footnote: The medal was struck by Amor and issued by the Arts & Crafts Association of Sydney

Germany, Imperial. A 1917 Medal Commemorating The Capture Of Riga Auction Archive set on red wool Waffenfarbe(Erinnerungsmedaille an die Befreiung von Riga). Constructed of bronzed metal (magnetic); the obverse is inscribed Am 3. September 1917 war Riga frei with an outline of the city of Riga while reverse bears crossed keys surrounded by an oak wreath; unmarked measuring 45 mm in diameter; in overall near very fine condition.