Meise survived the war and was briefly held as a prisoner of war (POW) until 25 July 1945
on a replacement ribbon with red felt backer and pinback
He has some slight stiffness for (the) first few steps on starting to walk after sitting for 1/2 hour"
one of zink
the crystal demonstrates minimal scratching consistent with age and field use and the functionality of the watch has not been determined and should be inspected by a qualified watch specialist
Germany, Wehrmacht. An Infantry Assault Badge, Bronze Grade, by Sohni, Heubach & Co. GTRexclude Meise survived the war and(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k rifle with the bayonet attached and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from