Medal For Manhood And Loyalty - 3Rd Class Archive BEDFORD REGT

BEDFORD REGT

with paper pocket of issue

Friedrich Cross 2nd class (in 1916)

With World War I in Europe underway

Medal For Manhood And Loyalty - 3Rd Class Archive BEDFORD REGTMedal for Manhood and Loyalty 3rd Class 1916 1947 Issue, Bronze, 28 mm x 55. 8 mm inclusive of its wreath and swords suspension, original ribbon, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1903, for police officers and policemen, as well as civilians, for preserving or restoring public order. In 1916, the award became a war decoration, with crossed swords added to the suspension. It was awarded to lower ranks for bravery