Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Hesse Patriotic Badge By W. Sauerwein Newly Listed and Three Needlepoint Postcards (inscribed

and Three Needlepoint Postcards (inscribed "1919 Souvenir de France

GALLAGHER RA 6958610) Naming is engraved

the reverse presents the right-facing bust of George Washington

his citation reading: "At Nissoria (Sicily) on the 25 July 1943 at approx 1730 hours this officer on his own initiative led his platoon in an attack on a strong enemy position

Second Class - Second Class

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Hesse Patriotic Badge By W. Sauerwein Newly Listed and Three Needlepoint Postcards (inscribed(Patriotisches Abzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked W. SAUERWEIN, MAINZ, measuring 36 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.