Germany. A 1914-1918 Front-Fighter Of The World War Decoration Newly Listed The Australasian squadron was re-named

The Australasian squadron was re-named Australian when a New Zealand squadron was raised in 1903

and to promote good fellowship among the members

Way 1st Bn Gord Highrs) Naming is officially engraved in script

all prongs intact on the reverse

Likely made in 'Braca Knaus' in 1941

Germany. A 1914-1918 Front-Fighter Of The World War Decoration Newly Listed The Australasian squadron was re-named(Frontkmpfer des Weltkrieges Ehrenzeichen). An oval silver medal; the obverse depicting a steel helmet and a set of crossed swords superimposed on a German eagle, circumscribed Frontkmpfer des Weltkrieges 1914 1918, all within a laurel wreath; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, marked DRGM and Ges. Gesch. on the reverse; measuring 44. 88 mm (w) x 53. 08 mm (h); weighing 29. 8 grams; in overall very fine condition.