Almost three years passed before Hughes attempted to enlist for Second World War service in 1939 but was rejected due to his age
afterwards commanding various military districts
" and the service number "85/21938
The certificate is named to Jäger Hermann Ksander in the 2nd Company of Mountain Panzer Jäger Detachment 55 and dated to “in the field” on May 1
Germany, Imperial. A Red Cross Decoration, I Class, Exhibition Example Archive Almost three years passed before(Rote Kreuz Medaille, I. Klasse, Museumsstck). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with red enameled arms and with each end completing in a detailed royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 46 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.