Germany, Hj. A Bronze Grade Hj Proficiency Badge By Wachtler & Lange Hold A fair sized shell struck

A fair sized shell struck the edge of the trench fairly while it was filled with our men at only a yard distance from each other

" His mother reassured him

His citation translated from the Russian states: "In combat during the penetration of the enemy defence north of the city of Pultuk near the village of Boby

He was subsequently posted to No

Ortner is awarded the Bronze Bravery Medal for his role as group leader during the attacks of February 4 and 5

Germany, Hj. A Bronze Grade Hj Proficiency Badge By Wachtler & Lange Hold A fair sized shell struck(HJ Leistungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, vertical pinback, marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 35 for Wachtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 31 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), in very fine condition.