Germany, Imperial. A Lot of Two Decorations Newly Listed the pinback maker marked "BALFOUR"

the pinback maker marked "BALFOUR" and marked "PAT APLD FOR" (patent applied for)

United States Naval Reserve was Killed in Action during the Japanese attack on USS Franklin

Dönitz achieved the rank of Grossdmiral (Grand Admiral) and replaced Grand Admiral Erich Raeder as Commander-in-Chief of the Navy (Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine)

On March 7

Germany, Imperial. A Lot of Two Decorations Newly Listed the pinback maker marked "BALFOUR"A grouping of Two Imperial German decorations, consisting of: 1. A Wrttemberg Long Service Decoration, Type IV. (Dienstauszeichnung). Instituted 1864. (1865 1892 issue). A Cross Patte with pebbled arms, constructed of gilded silver, on a fixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with the royal cypher of Karl Rex in the central medallion within a green enameled laurel wreath, the reverse with a similar