Vieth 15th Regt
and matching Wehrmacht Infantry Enlisted Man shoulder boards
an oval badge constructed of stamped blackened magnetic metal
on loop for suspension from period replacement blue ribbon
above engraved inscriptions of “FÜR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNG” (“FOR EXCEPTIONAL MERIT”) and “DER KOMMANDIERENDE GENERAL UND BEFEHLSHABER IM LUFTGAU XI” (“THE COMMANDING GENERAL AND SUPREME COMMANDER OF LUFTGAU XI”)
Belgium, Kingdom. A Royal and Central Society of Life Saving Medal, to C. Chibert Republic of Vieth 15th RegtInstituted April 1, 1919. In silver, the obverse presenting the left facing profile of Leopold II, the reverse center has been engraved C. Chibert, the medal is suspended from a crown, measures 26. 5mm (w) x 46. 5mm (h including crown), weighs 9. 0 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, light wear, suspension slightly bent, in very fine condition.