An Unusual Second War German Army Tropical Breast Eagle Archive The Infantry Regiment 169 distinguished

The Infantry Regiment 169 distinguished itself in the particular through its exemplary defense of the Marienhoehe and the heights to the north-west of the Gesnes

exhibiting rich colours and intricate detail

Accompanied by its 12 mm x 40 mm Ribbon Bar

Alberta when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (883330) on May 20

where Hughes declared that they "dug in 10 times and marched 270 miles in terrific heat"

An Unusual Second War German Army Tropical Breast Eagle Archive The Infantry Regiment 169 distinguishedLikely of French manufacture, constructed of grey threads on olive tan thick wool backing, 85mm (3 inches) in total length, tunic removed, in worn condition; most likely Italian made, and not of standard manufacture.