Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross 1870/71 United Republic of with later stops in Namaimo

with later stops in Namaimo and Victoria in British Columbia

Accompanied by an "On War Service 1916" Badge (in silver

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as a result of fighting during the Second Battle of Ypres

surrounded by a golden ring

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross 1870/71 United Republic of with later stops in Namaimo(Militr Verdienstkreuz 1870 71). Instituted 12 September 1870 by Grand Duke Ludwig III. (1870 1885 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III, the arms with an inscription of GOTT, EHRE, VATERLAND (GOD, HONOUR, FATHERLAND), the reverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III, the arms with an inscription of DEN 12. SEPTEMBER