Germany, Weimar Republic. A Medal For Merit In Art And Science Newly Listed it is referred to as

it is referred to as the Kiev Defensive Operation

in addition to losing his rifle on November 16

1918 for a "penetrating wound" that had developed into a "small septic wound"

all within a silvery/grey embroidered circle

except usually not in combat

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Medal For Merit In Art And Science Newly Listed it is referred to as(Medaille fr Leistung in Kunst und Wissenschaft). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a central depiction of Minerva, circumscribed by an inscription of VR KUNST U. WISSENSCHAFT (FOR ART AND SCIENCE), the reverse with an inscription of AUSZEICHUNG FR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNGEN (AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL MERIT), unmarked, measuring 45. 56 mm in diameter, weighing 33. 0 grams, in very fine condition.