Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Kingdom. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order, Commander’s Star With Swords, C.1915 GTRexclude When he was taken prisoner

When he was taken prisoner himself by the British

the son of Henry Sweeney and Clara Sweeney

and the remaining four destroyers returned to their fleet base at Sasebo badly damaged

Durell and 143 ratings

Qualified Farrier (yellow embroidered insignia on dark green wool

Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Kingdom. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order, Commander’s Star With Swords, C.1915 GTRexclude When he was taken prisoner(Sachsen Ernestinischer Hausorden Bruststern zum Komturkreuz mit Schwertern). Instituted on 25 March 1833. Type II. (1864 1935 Issue). A finely made four armed silver star, each arm composed of a cluster of thirteen individual smooth rays, each ray surrounded by a corded border, obverse centre featuring a Gold medallion with a green enamelled crown, surrounded by a light blue enamelled ring inscribed FIDELITER & CONSTANTER (FAITHFUL & STEADFAST) in