Germany. A Colonial Merit Award, First Class, Modified For Wear On A Ribbon United Republic of Loyal Service Cross with Crossed

Loyal Service Cross with Crossed Swords

his final promotion to Corvette Captain followed

He feels no confidence in ability to carry on at combat duty

Innes of Winnipeg as his next-of-kin

inscribed "RUDOLPH KARL FRANZ JOSEPH" above and "KRONPR

Germany. A Colonial Merit Award, First Class, Modified For Wear On A Ribbon United Republic of Loyal Service Cross with Crossed(Kolonialauszeichnung). A star constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse depicting a lion infront of a palm, circumscribed FR VERDIENSTE UM DIE KOLONIEN (German For merit for the colonies) the lion gripping a hat that is superimposed on a set of crossed swords; the reverse inscribed In memoriam, marked Ges. Gesch. as well as numbered Nr. 34162; the vertical pinback professionally removed, with two loops for suspension added; measuring 47. 36 mm (w)