Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic printed by Galvin & Sales

printed by Galvin & Sales of Cape Town

obverse illustrating the three-legged coat-of-arms of the Isle of Man

and in July 1940

unknown purpose or use

III - Late Flintlock Regulation PIstols

Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic printed by Galvin & Sales(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