Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Republic of in addition to scratching of

in addition to scratching of the swastika’s enamels and a large chip to the three o’clock arm

1916 letter from his parents

inscribed in pencil "Grandad Charlie / Great War 1914-1918 / Wounded and Gassed / Served 1915 onwards / Volunteered to fight and was the first to enlist on the outbreak of war" on the reverse

A pair of TeNo (Technical Emergency Help) uniform insignia

includes: Great Britain: Military Cross

Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Republic of in addition to scratching of(Verdienstkreuz fr Kriegshilfe). Instituted December 5th 1916. (1916 1924 issue). Constructed of aluminum, on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled surfaces, the obverse centre bears the crowned cypher of Wilhelm Rex, the reverse centre bears the inscription (Fr Kriegshilfsdienst) (For War Aid Service), unmarked, measuring 42. 9 mm (w) x 43. 1 mm (l), weighing 16. 93