A Princely Reuss Honor Cross; First Class In Gold Auction made a fighting retreat until

made a fighting retreat until in March 1945 the survivors were ordered to Mecklenburg for refitting and ‘fortress construction’

October 1967

Original Signature on Post War Photo: Alfred Grislawski

But it was for his gallant deeds at Mount Sorrel on 6 June 1916 - when he was wounded - that he was awarded his D

All three contemporary striking

A Princely Reuss Honor Cross; First Class In Gold Auction made a fighting retreat untilA Princely Reuss Honor Cross; First Class in Gold Of the highest quality in gold and enamels, 50. 5x55. 5mm, unmarked, of very fine quality manufacture, on lovely short neck ribbon as worn, nice old patina, near mint condition. Scarce.