Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle, Breast Star To The Merit Cross, By Godet & Co. Buy Now The Pensioned Division was awarded

The Pensioned Division was awarded to retired military personnel in recognition of meritorious service during time of war

WWI 226th Infantry Battalion "Men of the North" Shoulder Title -  Pickled copper

He left for the 2nd Infantry Battalion a week later

Footnote: 56 723 831 Private First Class Robert B

The document is dated to Berlin on May 1

Germany. An Order Of The German Eagle, Breast Star To The Merit Cross, By Godet & Co. Buy Now The Pensioned Division was awarded(Bruststern zum Verdienstkreuz des Ordens vom Deutschen Adler). Issued 1939 1943. A six pointed silver star with a silver gilt Maltese star with white enameled arms attached to the obverse, with partially enameled national eagles between the arms of the cross; the reverse plain, with two hollow rivets, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; marked 900 for silver content; not maker marked but textbook example by maker Grebrder