Germany, Imperial. A Large Porcelain Vase With Iron Cross Motif, By Meissen consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 40 mm (w) x

measuring 40 mm (w) x 74 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension

shorter strap measuring 25 mm x 155 mm

This buckle shows moderate use

the last page of which illustrates seven medals of the RNLI

he was subsequently present in operations on the Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and won a "mention" (London Gazette 11 February 1898 refers)

Germany, Imperial. A Large Porcelain Vase With Iron Cross Motif, By Meissen consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 40 mm (w) xIn white porcelain, an olpe shaped vase with blue glazed symbols including a large central 1914 Iron cross with straight emanating rays from behind the cross, with foliage branches on each side, the reverse presents the dates 1914 1915 with an oak leaf branch below, a thin blue line at the lip and foot, the bottom is marked with the crossed swords of Meissen with two slashes denoting 1852 1870 period tableware of unsuitable quality, measures 94mm