16 (Philadelphia USA) General Hospital at Le Treport
lined interior lid - maker marked "L
The small number of personnel on hand for duty has caused you to perform your duties without benefit of assistance while increased operations have multiplied the requirements of personal endeavor
an order of Peter Friedrich Ludwig of Oldenburg ribbon
Footnote: Killed in Action November 11th 1917
Germany, Imperial. A Group Of First War Period Badges certificate_of_authenticity 16 (Philadelphia USA) General Hospital(Erster Weltkrieg Abzeichen). A group of First War period badges, including a black grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) on a pebbled field, superimposed on crossed swords and within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), in very fine condition; a veterans fencing badge, constructed of gilded bronze,