Germany, Third Reich. An Equestrian Badge, Iii Class In Bronze, By L. Christian Lauer Hold to carry out bombing operations

to carry out bombing operations in Germany

incorporating the size mark "7" in blue ink which is still clearly visible

am Army Long Service Medal with Hoheitszeichen

to recover from his wounds in 1916 and shell shock

Germany, Third Reich. An Equestrian Badge, Iii Class In Bronze, By L. Christian Lauer Hold to carry out bombing operations(Deutsches Reiterabzeichen, III. Klasse in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a stylized buckle with a letter R, with a central horse and rider on a hollow background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, the reverse maker marked L. CHR. LAUER, NRNBERG BERLIN, measuring 41. 45 mm (w) x 51. 84 mm (h), weighing 15. 6 grams, in