Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Star of Brabant, II Class Honour Cross United Republic of issued on 1 December 1943

issued on 1 December 1943 and featuring the handwritten signature of an unidentified Rittmeister and battalion commander

Despite artillery and mortar fire

The other photo illustrates three soldiers outdoors and seated on a bench

He was married to Maud MacDougall and had a daughter

First Type - A Commander's neck Cross (CBE) in silver gilt and enamels

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Star of Brabant, II Class Honour Cross United Republic of issued on 1 December 1943(Orden Stern von Brabant Ehrenkreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 24 June 1914 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. (1914 1918 issue). In silver gilt, a blue enamelled cross pattee, bearing a central dark blue enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt eight rayed star, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 54. 65mm (w) x 54. 40mm (h), weighs 28. 7 grams, light gilt wear, enamels intact, in extremely fine