United Kingdom. An Edward VII Efficiency Decoration Republic of a 4th Kuban Cossack Cavalry

a 4th Kuban Cossack Cavalry Regiment insignia

Apart from several honorary doctorates and other awards

to late 1928

An unusual medal bar to a First World War veteran with extensive involvement in postwar Germany’s myriad veterans’ organizations

A white enamelled cross pattée in silver gilt with crossed swords affixed to body centre

United Kingdom. An Edward VII Efficiency Decoration Republic of a 4th Kuban Cossack CavalryInstituted in 1908. In silver and silver gilt, skeletal oval topped by crown, the obverse bearing the Royal monogram of King Edward VII, reverse marked SG as well as i (1904), lion (London), and uncrowned leopard (London, 1821 ), reverse suspension loop marked lion, original ribbon, 48. 5 mm (h) x 36. 4 mm (w), extremely fine. In a hard shelled case, white satin lined on the inside lid, purple velvet medal bed, marked Garrard & Co, extremely fine