Germany, Wehrmacht. A Second War Medal Ribbon Bar Hold with corresponding marks and a

with corresponding marks and a strong drawstring

During WWII he was stationed in the Baltic Sea

Schmid commanded the German forces involved in Operation Bodenplatte on 1 January 1945 - the German units charged with the Defense of the Reich fought under his leadership

graduating in 1939

the family moved to Chicago

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Second War Medal Ribbon Bar Hold with corresponding marks and a(Wehrmacht Bandschnalle). A Third Reich era medal bar featuring four ribbons from the Second World War, including: an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class ribbon, a Wehrmacht Long Service Medal ribbon with Hoheitszeichen, a 1941 1942 Eastern Winter Campaign Medal ribbon, and a Memel Medal ribbon. The ribbons are presented on a 62 mm long metal bar with horizontal backpin. In near very fine condition.