Germany. A Reichsnährstand Honour Badge. Silver Grade, Numbered, Light Version Hold stating that he had twelve

stating that he had twelve years' previous service with the Permanent Army Medical Corps

each in a rectangular outline and framed by branches of laurel leaves

A fine quality cross in gilt and enamels

Berdan was named Colonel of both the 1st and 2nd Sharpshooter regiments

still stehn nimmer” (Always standing firm but never standing still)

Germany. A Reichsnährstand Honour Badge. Silver Grade, Numbered, Light Version Hold stating that he had twelve(Ehrenabzeichen des Reichsnhrstandes in Silber). Constructed of silvered aluminum; horizontal pinback; marked Eigentum des Reichsnhrstandes (LBR) (German Property of the Reichsnhrstand), and numbered 2307 on the reverse; measuring 41. 31 mm in diameter; weighing 14. 9 grams; contained in a presentation case that is missing its lid; measuring 47 mm (w) x 48 mm (h); in overall near extremely fine condition.