German Social Welfare Medal Auction Awarded for retrieving MW lost

Awarded for retrieving MW lost when position was over-run by enemy

The greatest lie of the war

Haines was reported wounded at the base on April 29

privately engraved on each arm (CAPT

on June 11

German Social Welfare Medal Auction Awarded for retrieving MW lostGerman Social Welfare Medal Silvered tombac, 38 mm, independent ribbon with crossed silver swords, light contact, gilt wear, better than very fine. Accompanied by a 14. 5 mm x 18. 5 mm Ribbon Bar with pinback, an 8 mm x 22. 5 mm Stacked Ribbon Bar which is maker marked "GEBR. GODET & Co. BERLIN" on the buttonhole attachment and 15. 5 mm x 39 mm Miniature Ribbon.