the chain measuring 62 cm in length
when looking at close objects) and determined it to be a "service disability"
stating the he had twenty-three years previous Active Militia service with the 94th Victoria Regiment "Argyll Highlanders" and that his occupation was that of General Merchant
He worked as a Stellmachermeister (wheelwright) and joined the NSDAP on May 28
The document was awarded in Gologin on October 1
Italy, Monarchy. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Cross Breast Star (Embroidered), c. 1850 GTRexclude the chain measuring 62 cmInstituted in 1816. Star, embroidered in gold thread, silver and gold sequins, and red velvet, obverse shows red velvet cross, 82. 6 mm (h) x 86. 7 mm (w), near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The origins of the Order are unclear. Some authorities believe the beginning of this Order can be linked to Emperor Constantine I and the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312. Others believe the founder was Byzantine Emperor Isaac II in 1190. The best