Germany, Imperial. A Wartime Patriotic Medal 1914 Auction A textbook example of a

A textbook example of a RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst/National Labour Service) Unit 207 sleeve insignia

DESJEAN) Naming is engraved

stamped with the regimental insignia and signed by Major Battalion Commander

Japanese soldiers then set the trenches on fire using barrels of gasoline

Germany, Imperial. A Wartime Patriotic Medal 1914 Auction A textbook example of aAn ovular medal constructed of bronze, the obverse bears a knight slaying a dragon with a sword, underneath is the inscription DAS GROSSE DRESCHEN (THE GREAT THRASHING), the reverse bears the inscription LIEB VATERLAND MAGST RUHIG SEIN 1914 (DEAR FATHERLAND MAY BE QUIET), encompassed by an oak leaf wreath, with ornate suspension on a long thin black ribbon, measuring 37. 97 mm (w) x56. 68 mm (h), very fine.