Superb Iron Cross 1St. Class 1914 – Meybauer Hold the 171st Light Anti-Aircraft Battery

the 171st Light Anti-Aircraft Battery

Complains of shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

British war and Victory Medals (340308 DVR

Original Signature on Post War Photo: Kurt Dix

He is confirmed as "Dead" on  casualy rolls serving with the 1st Battalion 24 Regiment of Foot at Isandlwana

Superb Iron Cross 1St. Class 1914 – Meybauer Hold the 171st Light Anti-Aircraft BatterySuperb Iron Cross 1st. Class 1914 Magnetic cross, silver frame, vaulted, marked 900, with hallmark of Meybauer, Berlin; inner retaining cross like plate, in silver, marked 500 (!); and outer fastening device, marked D. R. G. M. 653146, and silver hallmarked 800; of superb quality manufacture, and very rare type.