Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross 1870/71 United Republic of Accompanied by an "On War

Accompanied by an "On War Service 1916" Badge (in silver

the reverse inscribed “División Española de Voluntarios en Rusia” (Division of Spanish Volunteers in Russia)

as a result of fighting during the Second Battle of Ypres

stating that he had one years' previous service with Paget's Horse in South Africa

surrounded by a golden ring

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross 1870/71 United Republic of Accompanied by an "On War(Militr Verdienstkreuz 1870 71). Instituted 12 September 1870 by Grand Duke Ludwig III. (1870 1885 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III, the arms with an inscription of GOTT, EHRE, VATERLAND (GOD, HONOUR, FATHERLAND), the reverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III, the arms with an inscription of DEN 12. SEPTEMBER