Waldeck, Dukedom. An Order Of Merit, Officer’s Cross With Swords, C.1914 United Republic of centre appliqué in silver gilt

centre appliqué in silver gilt consisting of the standard tricrown with red enamel surround

A British Second War Medal Pair - Defence Medal

inscribed “Für Verdienst im Kriege 1914”

reverse is plain

Private Keeling would require hospitalization again

Waldeck, Dukedom. An Order Of Merit, Officer’s Cross With Swords, C.1914 United Republic of centre appliqué in silver gilt(Offizierkreuz mit Schwertern). Issued 1914 1918. A Maltese cross constructed of silver gilt, with white enameled arms, and with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a white enameled central medallion with a red enameled cross surrounded by a black enameled eight rayed star; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 48. 73 mm (w) x 49. 08 mm (h); weighing 22. 3 grams; in