measuring 29 mm (w) x 30 mm (h)
once again as a Section Commander
September to December
a Thuringia Strength through Joy badge
The Battalion did not sail for England until March 28th 1917 and with only about 50% of the usual 1050 man battalion strength
Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Officer In Gold, Cased United Republic of measuring 29 mm (w) x(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Grand Officer Badge: multi piece construction, in 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, unmarked, weighing 17. 7 grams, measuring 50. 5 mm in diameter x 54 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, missing a white enamelled jewel on the lower row of the crown at the far right, on its original full length neck ribbon; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, insignia in 18K Gold with