Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of Medals Auction " The Order consisted of

" The Order consisted of the Sovereign and Grand Master and one class of members

all awards of very fine quality manufacture

with some of its original finish having rubbed off due to age and wear

53 mm lapel pin

Carbert later wrote about his escape from those trenches: "My clothes were pierced by several bullets

Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of Medals Auction " The Order consisted of(Medaillen). A pair of medals, including: 1. A General Honour Decoration, II Class, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of VERDIENSTE UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE), the reverse bearing a raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 39. 29 mm in diameter, weighing 22. 8 grams, in extremely fine condition. 2. An Alfred Krupp