Germany, Weimar Republic. A Bavarian Veterans Association 20 Year Membership Badge GTRexclude and dynamic leadership displayed by

and dynamic leadership displayed by Sergeant Gonzalez reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service

the obverse inscribed “Verdienst im Kriege” (German - Merit in War) within a laurel wreath

He returned to active duty the following day

The order was originally established in three classes

red felt in the void of the crown with touches of red

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Bavarian Veterans Association 20 Year Membership Badge GTRexclude and dynamic leadership displayed by(Bayerische Kriegerverein Mitgliedsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 34 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.