" Leaving Helwan near Cairo on the morning of October 27
nine days in October 1943 and seven days in March 1944
When we lost sight of land
later joining the Regiment at Ostend on February 24
In January 1946 Waskesieu was being paid off in reserve
Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, Ii Class, C.1885 United Republic of " Leaving Helwan near Cairo(Kriegverdienst Medaille). Instituted 27 February 1864 by King Wilhelm I. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of King Wilhelm I, the reverse with a central inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), measuring 24. 44 mm in diameter, weighing 7. 5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in very fine condition.