Austrian WWI Commemorative Medal 1914-18
he had returned to the states and was appointed division surgeon for the Southern Department at Fort Sam Houston
also known as Operation Diadem
The doctors noted that he had difficulty in breathing and difficulty in walking and projected that he would require a minimum of one years' recuperation
Bridges was sent to the Far East and drafted to the Depot Ship H
Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939 - # 65 Hold Austrian WWI Commemorative Medal 1914-18Knights Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 Iron magnetic core, silver frame, 48. 64mm(w) x 55. 06mm(h), weighs (without ribbon) 30. 2 grams; marked 800 on reverse, loop marked 800 and 65; textbook example with all the features of Klein & Quenzer cross, unworn, in mint condition; with original ribbon, folded in case (approximately 72 cm long); in original case of issue (case grades extremely fine near mint). Excellent example, top quality and condition.