Germany, Imperial. A General Honour Cross For 50 Years Of Service certificate_of_authenticity FOR GALLANT SERVICE AT BIRKENHEAD

FOR GALLANT SERVICE AT BIRKENHEAD

about fine to very fine condition

officially diagnosed with "shell shock

disembarking at Durban

edged on top and bottom with large golden Cellion oakleaves and red stitched fabric

Germany, Imperial. A General Honour Cross For 50 Years Of Service certificate_of_authenticity FOR GALLANT SERVICE AT BIRKENHEAD(Allgemeines Ehrenkreuz). Instituted 27 January 1900 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1900 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with gilt, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central gilt medallion bearing a raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, above a date of 1900, the reverse with a central gilt medallion bearing an inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE), the twelve oclock arm bearing an integral loop connecting to a