where he was assigned to the M Class Submarine H
the tunic demonstrates minor material fatigue and some loss of finish to the buttons
18K confirming Gold standard and date letter K9 (1960 manufacture)
Gille’s misfortunes were short-lived
An extremely well preserved example of a second war Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery EM/NCO’s overseas cap
Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Romania, Knight, by Resch Province of China where he was assigned toInstituted on May 10, 1877. In silver gilt, a blue enamel cross with a cluster smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a superimposed eagle on a red enamelled field, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed IN FIDE SALUS, encircled by a green enamelled wreath, the reverse bears the crowned monogram of King Carol I, the cross is surmounted by a large crown, measures 43. 6 mm (w) x 65. 0 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), maker