Lippe-Detmold, Principality. A Pair of First World War Service Decorations Archive 278 mm in length inclusive

278 mm in length inclusive of all hardware)

In March 1933

Expiration prolonged & harsh with numerous moist crepitations which do not clear up on coughing

gold wash completely gone

A 1933 Erfurt “Tag der Deutschen Soldaten” badge (2

Lippe-Detmold, Principality. A Pair of First World War Service Decorations Archive 278 mm in length inclusive(Auszeichnungen). A pair of Lippe Detmold First World War service decorations, including: 1. A War Merit Cross, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte pebbled arms, the overse bearing a central raised Lippe rose situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, the six oclock arm bearing an institution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a monogram of Prince Leopold IV,