Germany, Third Reich. A 1941 3rd Panzer Reconnaissance Squadron Table Medal Archive surrounded by a ring inscribed

surrounded by a ring inscribed “MERENTI” (“MERIT”)

constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux red leather exterior liner

Army Meritorious Service Medal (403556 CPL

I fired about 300 rounds into two balloons

Original Signature on Post War Photo: Gerhard Schopel

Germany, Third Reich. A 1941 3rd Panzer Reconnaissance Squadron Table Medal Archive surrounded by a ring inscribed(3. Panzer Aufklrungsabteilung 7 4 Panzerdivision Medaille). A circular medal constructed of frosted feinzink, the obverse depicting a Panzergrenadier, circumscribed by 3. Panzer Aufklrungsabteilung 7 4 Panzerdivision in capitalized letters, the reverse featuring an Iron Cross 1939 First Class, and inscribed Propoiszk and dated 14. 7. 1941 below, the silvering completely vanished due to age, measuring 50. 4 mm in diameter, weighing 39. 81 grams, in