having had his ear syringed at dressing stations irregularly
It states that Heuer is a German citizen
Mecidiye Nişanı
indicating that it is missing something
because he lead his men by leading the charge
Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Archive having had his ear syringed(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the colour of the red enamels on the cross indicating war service, measuring 65. 8 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II, revised in 1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995 and 2003. It is awarded for acts of bravery,