International. An Order of St. John of the Hospital of Jerusalem, Silver Cross GTRexclude reverse depicts raised royal lion

reverse depicts raised royal lion circumscribed by inscription “GEFALLEN IN RUMÄNIEN AM 8

the reverse with an inscription of “DEUTSCHE VERDIENST-MEDAILLE” (“GERMAN MERIT MEDAL”) in raised Fraktur script

a 1934 Third Reich first anniversary badge

140 mm x 175 mm)

the facing-up tips of these straps with a small pentagon-shaped metal tab affixed via a single rivet and adjoining a fixed leather slider

International. An Order of St. John of the Hospital of Jerusalem, Silver Cross GTRexclude reverse depicts raised royal lionIn silver gilt, a thin Maltese cross with braided border, reverse features reinforced tips and a raised cross in the center, a vertical pin, measures 42. 8 mm (w) x 43. 1 mm (h), light wear, several arms slightly bent, pin functional, very fine. Contained in a unique round case, with red leatherette exterior with silvered cross on the lid, the interior features a blue velvet lid and medal bed, measures 80 mm in diameter, functional clasp, light wear