283 of May 16
Thurmann took U-553 out on nine patrols in 1941 and 1942
set up upon a grassy surface
a white cardboard insert placed within the white satin-lined base and housing a raised platform in navy blue felt with a recessed medal bed and slotted medal bed for the Badge and Breast Star respectively
on two-tone strap with black buttonhole attachment)
Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Silver Merit Medal With War Decoration And Case, By Vincent Mayer’s Söhne Auction 283 of May 16(Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz, Silberne Medaille mit Kriegsdekoration und Etui). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, the obverse finished in green enamels, with a central white enameled shield bearing a red Geneva Cross, flanked by angels and above an inscription of PATRIAE AC HUMANITATI (PATRIOTISM AND HUMANITY), the reverse bearing raised dates 1864 1914, topped by an integral loop and