Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class Award Document To Gefreiten Johann Krausel United Republic of circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS MILITAIR-BRIEFTAUBENWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN MILITARY PIGEONRY”)

surrounded by a laurel wreath with an “R” for “Reiter” (German - Equestrian) on the bottom

for valour in combat

with neck ribbon

The physician at MHCC Montreal noted that Gunner Butler had served sixteen months with the Imperials and seven months with the Canadians and that he had acquired "Rheumatism" while in the trenches

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class Award Document To Gefreiten Johann Krausel United Republic of circumscribed by an inscription ofA 1914 Iron Cross II Class Award Document to Gefreiten Johann Krausel of the 2nd Company 394th Infantry Regiment, on cream coloured paper. The document is dated to 14 October 1916 and signed. Presenting four folding creases, major discolouration, some scuffing and creasing. The reverse is taped in four places. Measuring 206 mm (w) x 322 mm (h), fine.