Germany, Hj. A Bronze Grade Hj Proficiency Badge By Wachtler & Lange Hold encircled by a green laurel

encircled by a green laurel wreath

The original eligibility for membership was based upon service ""in any of the wars or in any battle in which the United States Navy or Marine Corps has participated

A fair sized shell struck the edge of the trench fairly while it was filled with our men at only a yard distance from each other

Ortner is awarded the Bronze Bravery Medal for his role as group leader during the attacks of February 4 and 5

He was subsequently posted to No

Germany, Hj. A Bronze Grade Hj Proficiency Badge By Wachtler & Lange Hold encircled by a green laurel(HJ Leistungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, vertical pinback, marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 35 for Wachtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 31 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), in very fine condition.