but with enough remaining to positively identify this piece as a gold grade Close Combat Clasp
occasional headache
it was announced that the size of the TA was to be doubled by the reforming of the 2nd line units
Two different medals were issued
with a period-original and unissued ribbon
United Kingdom. An Order Of St. John, Knight/Dame Of Justice, In Gold Auction but with enough remaining toInstituted May 14, 1888. A very scarce 18K Gold Maltese cross with white enamelled arms, with alternating Gold lions and unicorns between the arms of the cross, reverse mirrors obverse, connected to an elongated loop suspension by a scalloped pie shape and eyelet between the knees of the 12 oclock arm, marked 18 on loop denoting 18 karat Gold, and maker marked JBC, measures 56. 15mm (w) x 56. 50mm (h), weighs 21. 9 grams, enamel chips near the center