Saxony, Kingdom. An Honour Cross For Volunteer Nursing United Republic of 2mm (w) x 33mm (h)

2mm (w) x 33mm (h)

Brooke was transferred to the 54th Infantry Battalion overseas on August 24th

both are also very fine

An impressive and highly desirable enameled white cross Pattée in Gold

three other brothers also served in the World War I

Saxony, Kingdom. An Honour Cross For Volunteer Nursing United Republic of 2mm (w) x 33mm (h)(Ehrenkreuz fr freiwillige Wohlfahrtspflege im Kriege). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Friedrich August inside of a blue enameled ring, the reverse with central dates 1914 1916, with laurel and oak leaf branches through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 27. 71 mm (w) x 32. 64 mm (h), weighing 10. 3 grams, in near