positions of the VM and BWM are transposed
The announcement and citation for his George Medal appeared in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 47085 of Monday
in well worn condition
He returned to the United States and was discharged at Camp Dodge
In unissued and near mint condition
Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross 1870/71 GTRexclude positions of the VM and(Militr Verdienstkreuz 1870 71). Instituted 12 September 1870 by Grand Duke Ludwig III. (1870 1885 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III, the arms with an inscription of GOTT, EHRE, VATERLAND (GOD, HONOUR, FATHERLAND), the reverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III, the arms with an inscription of DEN 12. SEPTEMBER