Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, III Class Commander, Civil Division, Newly Listed marked by typical British cycle

marked by typical British cycle hallmarks denoting made in London with

as he was admitted to Moore Barracks Canadian Hospital at Shorncliffe on January 16

light corrosion forming on the top right of the badge

Most depot battalions used the regiment badges of the military district in which they were posted

The document is dated to Cholm (Kholm) on March 29

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, III Class Commander, Civil Division, Newly Listed marked by typical British cycle( Orden Takovskog Krsta). Instituted in 1865. Type IV (1878 1993) In silver gilt with red, blue, white and green enamels, monogram of Prince of Serbia Mihailo Obrenovi III (1823 1868) on the obverse centrepiece, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 71. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, on an original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Cross of Takovo was instituted on May 22, 1865 and was discontinued in