Reuss, Principality. A Princely Honour Cross, Iii Class With Swords, C. 1916 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac retaining nut marked VELJEKSET SUNDQVIST

retaining nut marked VELJEKSET SUNDQVIST

excellent details and very fine quality translucent enamels

(and) will need further rest"

with an integral loop for suspension from a brown leather strap

Knowles was transferred to the 5th Infantry Battalion on September 11

Reuss, Principality. A Princely Honour Cross, Iii Class With Swords, C. 1916 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac retaining nut marked VELJEKSET SUNDQVIST(Frstlich Reuisches Ehrenkreuz, III. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 24 May 1869 by Prince Heinrich XIV. (1909 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a ribbed starburst, the obverse centrepiece pierced by crossed swords, bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded Reuss coat of arms, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse bearing a