Germany, Federal Republic. A Merit Order, Officer Cross With Boutonniere & Case Newly Listed (Feldzug im Osten Medaille)

(Feldzug im Osten Medaille)

His citation for the award appeared in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 31819 of Tuesday

he began to rise through the ranks

Bounds served as part of the Army of Occupation in Germany before resigning his commissions of 1st Lieutenant and provisional 2nd Lieutenant in September 1919

both held in Edmonton

Germany, Federal Republic. A Merit Order, Officer Cross With Boutonniere & Case Newly Listed (Feldzug im Osten Medaille)(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland). 1951 Issue. Constructed of bronze gilt, with red enameled arms; the obverse with a black enameled eagle; the reverse with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 53. 30 mm (w) x 53. 17 mm (h); weighing 16. 8 grams. Accompanied by its boutonniere featuring a miniature version of the award tied to a bow ribbon, with replacement horizontal pinback; accompanied by its