A German Army Officer’s Breast Eagle Newly Listed Hughes had been an Infantry

Hughes had been an Infantry Instructor for thirty months

the formation was subjected to heavy anti-aircraft and enemy aircraft attacks

In this action Lieutenant Gardner was repeatedly hit by enemy fire and eventually went down

engraved "October 27

1917 Award Document for the Order of the Iron Crown 3rd Class - Award Document for the Order of the Iron Crown 3d Class wit War Decoration and Swords

A German Army Officer’s Breast Eagle Newly Listed Hughes had been an InfantryIn silver bullion wire on dark green cloth, very nice quality, eagle 91mm in length, it was pined just above eagles head at one time (probably by a collector), otherwise in unworn condition