In preparation for the war
posted to the Reserve Artillery Regiment in the Divisional Reserve Group
Interesting grouping with further research possibilities of a brave and several times decorated Officer of the Fallschirmjäger
inscribed ""THE GRIFFON"" below
Cape Colony in 1889
Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iii Class, C.1913 Auction Archive In preparation for the warInstituted in 1807. In silver, reverse impressed "No 75" on the right arm and "421" on the left arm (No 75421), measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, contact marks, light surface wear, very fine. Footnote: The St. George Cross was established in a February 1807 decree of Emperor Alexander I, intended as a reward for "undaunted courage" by the lower ranks (soldiers, sailors and NCOs) of the military. On September 10, 1916,