and the frame with a light dent on the nine o’clock arm
6) A boutonniere with an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class ribbon
inscribed "New 18 Society" below the insignia and "W2364 / Kathleen Birchall" on the reverse
Silver half wreaths
1) A Grouping of three first and second war medal ribbon bars - Two identical ribbon bars
Germany, Imperial. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Private Purchase Example, c. 1935 Auction and the frame with a(Militr Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), situated above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 39. 04 mm (w) x 42. 44 mm (h), weighing 11. 5