Germany, Imperial. A Large Patriotic First War Iron Cross Vase With Lid, By Meissen Auction Archive Straubing” on the reverse of

Straubing” on the reverse of the arabesques

marked "1/20 SILVER FILLED"

A Second War Canadian Forces Decoration Medal Group - Defence Medal

each constructed of a white wool base bearing silver aluminum bullion wire wound around in a U-shape

Duplessie re-enlisted in the Canadian Army

Germany, Imperial. A Large Patriotic First War Iron Cross Vase With Lid, By Meissen Auction Archive Straubing” on the reverse ofIn porcelain, a large white bulbous vase with lid, featuring a central iron cross with surmounting crown and the dates 1914 and 1915 on each side, a wreath below with patriotic flags on each side, the bottom is marked with the crossed swords of Meissen, the lid features a floral pattern and small spade shaped top with blue detailing, measures 210mm (w across middle), 85mm (diameter of opening), 230mm (h without lid), 230mm (h including lid), weighs