United Kingdom. A Military Cross With Case, 1944 Auction Archive GESCH" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and marked

GESCH" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and marked "39" (1939)

Between 1940 and 1941

on October 24th

the reverse shows a coat of arms and the inscription “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEN GLORREICHEN FELDZUG 1870/71” (“IN MEMORY OF THE GLORIOUS CAMPAIGN IN 1870/71”)

surrounded by the inscription "BRITISH FOREIGN SAILORS SOCIETY"

United Kingdom. A Military Cross With Case, 1944 Auction Archive GESCH" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and markedGeorge VI GRI. In silver, date engraved "1944" on the reverse, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon with pinback, scratches on the reverse, contact marks overall, in its case of issue with lightly soiled medal medal, fine.