Schwarzburg-Sonderhausen, Principality. An Honour Cross, Iii Class With Swords, C.1917 Hold in nickel and gilded brass

in nickel and gilded brass

also engraved on reverse with “KRIEGSJAHR 1916 MÄRZ” (“WAR YEAR 1916 MARCH”)

on a faded tri-colour rosette

Upon arrival in England and before leaving for active service

Leichter Panzerspahwagen "Humbererette" (4 Ton - English)

Schwarzburg-Sonderhausen, Principality. An Honour Cross, Iii Class With Swords, C.1917 Hold in nickel and gilded brass(Ehrenkreuz III. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 17 December 1856 by Prince Gnther Friedrich Carl. (Issued 1870 1918). In silver, consisting of a Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the center, obverse centre with a gilded silver applique bearing a blue enameled medallion with a gilt lion rampant, the reverse with a centerpiece of identical construction bearing a royal monogram, on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon,