He was dis-rated to Leading Seaman on October 10
original ribbon
All medals in extremely fine condition
the four succeeding waves carried full arms
) naming re-engraved in upright capitals
Hesse-Darmstadt, Ludwig Order Archive He was dis-rated to LeadingGrand Cross set of insignia, comprising: Cross, in gold and enamels, 68x104mm, unmarked. Of fine quality manufacture, one small enamel flake on obverse lower arm, otherwise in extremely fine condition. Mounted on a full length of fine quality sash ribbon. Star, in silver, gold and enameled center, 84mm, unmarked. Fine quality star, nice patina, extremely fine. Attributed to Field Marshall von Bock (Thies, March 1986).