Germany. An Imperial Marksmanship Association Badge, C.1917 Auction Archive During this time Kraus wrote

During this time Kraus wrote a letter to his superiors asking to be allowed to go on another spa treatment to improve his condition enough so that he could serve at the front again

and when fasterned

Prussian Officer’s 25 Years Long Service Cross

He is documented as having been "sick" at 113th Australian General Hospital from September 21 to October 6

He was posted for one week's training

Germany. An Imperial Marksmanship Association Badge, C.1917 Auction Archive During this time Kraus wroteConstructed of gilt bronze and black, white, and red enamels; depicting a German eagle clutching a bulls eye, with a banner above its head with the Royal Crown, with a banner below, inscribed Deutscher Schtzenbund; vertical pinback; unmarked; measuring 32 mm (w) x 48 mm (h); in overall extremely fine condition.