flanked on each side by oak leaf branches
depicting Grün in the field and at leisure
circumscribed by an inscription of “FEUERWEHRVERBAND DER RHEINPROVINZ” (“FIRE BRIGADE ASSOCIATIONOF THE RHINE PROVINCE”)
surrounding by a teardrop-shaped border
France, Republic. A First War Group of Captain Louis Marie Édouard Houdard, 156e Régiment d’Infanterie Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic flanked on each side byComprising: (Croix de Guerre 1914 15) War Cross 1914 1915, with three bronze palms and a bronze star on original ribbon, 37 mm x 46 mm, awarded for repeated citations at the Army level including engagements at Neuville Saint Vaast, the Lorraine front, and the Chemin des Dames. Ribbon shows signs of wear, near perfect condition. ( V ) Kingdom of Serbia, Order of the White Eagle, 5th Class with Swords, in silver and enamels, with original ribbon,