His second brush with death came ten days later at Vimy
a Fire Brigade 40-Year Long Service Medal
with broken chains around his right arm (symbolic of the liberation of the Sudeten Germans from Czechoslovak oppression)
the body long in design with flares on either side at its base
and pinned with dual zink rank pips and aluminum numerals “13”
United Kingdom. A Fine Framed Crimea Medal 1854-1856 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic His second brush with death3 Clasps SEBASTOPOL, INKERMANN, ALMA. In silver, measuring 36 mm in diameter, exhibiting slight tarnishing, original frayed ribbon with a bow tie at its top end, encased within an ornate frame under glass, the frame lined in maroon felt and bearing a plaque engraved "J. A. Taut. 1832 1899." that is secured in place via two pins, with some silvering wear evident on the wooden frame, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Crimea Medal was a campaign medal