just in time for the First World War
1920 in Kalteneggolsfeld in the region of Bamberg
in black case of issue (case showing wear and small damage
War Merit Cross First Class With Swords - In tombac
initialled "R
A Fine Dsc Group To Sub-Lieutenant John Philip Scott, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Fleet Air Arm certificate_of_authenticity just in time for theDistinguished Service Cross, George VI GRI (silver, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, a leopard's head (made in London), date marked "H" (1943) and engraved "1944" on the reverse, 43. 5 mm); 1939 1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal; and War Medal 1939 1945. Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, replacement ribbons, very light contact, near extremely fine.