Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. An 1814 Waterloo Medal Republic of consisting of 1) A Wehrmacht

consisting of 1) A Wehrmacht Long Service Medal for 12 Years of Service ribbon with gilt miniature

Four War Medals 1939-1945

Order of Military Merit 1st Class (Franco crown

suspended from a black rayon strap bearing a central machine-embroidered red tresse flanked by tresses of machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire

Matthiessen quickly became a successful local politician

Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. An 1814 Waterloo Medal Republic of consisting of 1) A WehrmachtIn bronze and gilt, measures 42. 8 mm (w), impressed HERZOGTH GOTHA VND ALTENBVRG MDCCCXIV MDCCCXV", original ribbon, demonstrating edge knocks and light contact marks throughout, remains in very fine condition. Only 223 awarded, a very scarce medal.