United Kingdom. A Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Companion in Gold, c.1880 Auction circumscribed with “ROTES KREUZ DER

circumscribed with “ROTES KREUZ DER FREIEN STADT DANZIG” (RED CROSS OF THE FREE CITY OF DANZIG)

PAVN Infantry Senior Captain Bui Quang Than was also awarded the badge for his battlefield accomplishments against the enemy

a studio portrait of a League of German Girls (BDM) member from Essegg (now Osijek

measuring 209x329mm

19 October 1942

United Kingdom. A Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Companion in Gold, c.1880 Auction circumscribed with “ROTES KREUZ DERInstituted January 1, 1878. Type III. A beautiful decoration in 18K Gold, with pleasing red and green enamels, a blue enamel and gold centre bearing the inscription IMPERATRICIS AUSPICIIS, with gold crown with enamelled detailing, plain Gold reverse, measures 36. 4 mm (w) x 61. 0 mm (h inclusive of hinged crown and integral ring suspension), weighs 26. 39 grams, very minor enamel contact to crown, otherwise in extremely fine condition.