Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross 1870/71 GTRexclude positions of the VM and

positions of the VM and BWM are transposed

He returned to the United States and was discharged at Camp Dodge

surrounding by an enameled white border with the inscription ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON (Alfonso X the Wise

Canadian Paratrooper Wings Badge (silver and gold-coloured bullion wire

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