the lid is embossed around the exterior of the case with a golden stripe indicating that a German Cross in Gold was once housed here
with the lid independent of the base
A superb example in 18 karat Gold with multi-coloured enamels
Each breast of the tunic has two pockets with stylized flaps bearing a single reinforced buttonhole meeting a metallic grey pebbled button
honorary member Indianapolis Light Infantry in 1880
France, Republic. A Colonial Medal and an Order of Social Merit, Knight Newly Listed the lid is embossed aroundInstituted July 26, 1893. Type II (1914 1962). 1 Clasp MAROC. In silver, measuring 26mm (w) x 30. 6mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension loop), weighs 19. 4 grams, suspended from a wreath bar, marked on obverse under ring with a boars head denoting French manufacture and silver guarantee, marked on the wreath suspension bar with a partial makers mark on original ribbon with MAROC clasp, ribbon worn on hollow bar with pin insertion, large ball