Schleswig-Holstein. A Commemorative Cross For The Schlwesig-Holdstein Army, C.1850 Hold before being transferred to HMS

before being transferred to HMS Jupiter

dated 27 June 1939

wearing the Army Distinguished Service Cross and the French Croix de Guerre (War Cross) with bronze palm

aluminum bullion wire Lutfwaffe eagle insignia

Provenance: Glendining October 1905

Schleswig-Holstein. A Commemorative Cross For The Schlwesig-Holdstein Army, C.1850 Hold before being transferred to HMS(Erinnerungskreuz fr die Schleswig Holsteinische Armee). Issued 1850. A black metal (magnetic) cross; the obverse with the Schleswig Holstein coat of arms, and the arms of the cross dated 1848 1849; the reverse plain; on a double loop for suspension; on a faded period original ribbon; measuring 29. 15 mm (w) x 28. 93 mm (h); weighing 8. 4 grams; in overall near very fine condition.