A Prussian Order Of The Crown 1867-1918; 4Th Class With Swords certificate_of_authenticity he had been drafted to

he had been drafted to the Cruiser H

as Major Howard had been killed in action not long after the DSO had been awarded to him

residue present in recessed areas from polishing

Footnote: Wilfrid Bain Groff was born on May 18

A Prussian Order Of The Crown 1867-1918; 4Th Class With Swords certificate_of_authenticity he had been drafted toA Prussian Order of the Crown 1867 1918; 4th Class with Swords In silver gilt and enamels, swords in Gold (screwed in as they should be, not soldered on), measures 43mm x 47mm, bottom arm marked W (for Wagner, Berlin); enamels without chipping, with fine old patina, in extremely fine condition.