the obverse centre bearing a crowned cipher “W” (for King Wilhelm) above the inscription “Dem siegreichen Heere” (the victorious army)
but on the second day they were arrested when trying to cross a bridge
the 4th Battalion was referred to by The Times newspaper as "The non-stop Gurkhas"
Belt fabricated from a very thick leather
5 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension
Germany, Hj. A Hj Golden Honour Badge, By Wilhelm Deumer Newly Listed the obverse centre bearing a(Goldenes HJ Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi colorued enamels, vertical pinback, the obverse consisting of an enameled HJ insignia, maker marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) insignia and maker code M1 120 for Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, measuring 16. 95 mm (w) x 28. 08 mm (h), weighing 3. 2 grams, with minor flecking of enamels evident, in overall extremely fine condition.