Mexico, Republic. A Medal For The Defense Of Puebla City, Chiefs Version, C.1862 certificate_of_authenticity It was around this time

It was around this time that his Wound Badge and Iron Cross II

a commemorative coin with the words Work – Will – Persistence on one side and Intelligence – Bravery – Strength on the other

the reverse depicting a map of the Saarland

the bottom eagle lying on a circular base

He was 26 years of age (actually 24) and was just ready to take up the responsibilities of life when instead he put on the khaki

Mexico, Republic. A Medal For The Defense Of Puebla City, Chiefs Version, C.1862 certificate_of_authenticity It was around this time(Medalla por la Defensa de la Ciudad de Puebla). Instituted 1862. 1862 Issue. An oval silver gilt medal, obverse inscribed by LA REPBLICA MEXICANA A SUS VALIENTES HIJOS (The Mexican Republic to its Courage Sons) surrounded by a tied coffee wreath, reverse depicting the inscription TRIUNFO GLORIOSAMENTE DEL EJERCITO FRANCES DELANTE DE PUEBLA EL 5 DE MAYO DE 1862 (He Won with Glory against the French Army in Puebla on 5th of May of 1862) surrounded by a