This smock was introduced after direct copies of the German "Step in Smock"
The Iron Cross Second Class ribbon is looped through the second button hole on one end
Footnote: This is a really fantastic grouping belonging to Ludwig Dutz who served in both the First World War and the Second World War
37mm (w) x 39mm (h-inclusive of integral suspension)
The reverse of the handle with a brass push release stud
Baden, Grand Duchy. A Pair Of Medals Buy Now This smock was introduced after(Medaillen). A pair of medals, including a Friedrich II Merit Medal, Silver Grade, constructed of magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), the obverse engraver marked RM for Rudolf Mayer, measuring 38. 20 mm in diameter, weighing 27. 8 grams, in