Description
the United States Military Police (Naval)
000 escaped from the encirclement by October 2nd
Austria remained under joint occupation of the Western Allies and of the Soviet Union until 1955
number impressed "459 504" on the edge
and ultimately
Germany, Imperial. A Life Saving Medal Certificate To Senior Policeman, 1917 certificate_of_authenticity the United States Military PoliceThe Life Saving Medal certificate is named to Obergendarm (senior policeman) Heinrich Gelchsheimer of the Fortress Police in Straburg (Alsace), dated to Berlin on August 6, 1917. Measuring 204 mm (w) x 325 mm (h), presenting two folding creases and light scuffing of the edges, remains better than very fine. The document is accompanied by a newspaper clipping from April 8, 1917, giving the following account of the deed: a 6 year old boy broke through