Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Ladies, I Class Gold Grade Auction Landing over a treacherous coral

Landing over a treacherous coral reef against hostile mortar and artillery fire

total weight approximately

in addition to interesting period advertisements for American businesses and services catering to the German diaspora and German-speaking communities

with some cracked leather on the outside border

signed by Major Biddle U

Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Ladies, I Class Gold Grade Auction Landing over a treacherous coral(Rda Korsets frtjnstmedalj fr Frivillig sjukvrd). Gustav V (1907 1950). Fullsize: in silver gilt, maker marked "MJV" (The Royal Mint), marked "SILVER" and dated "1951" on the edge, name engraved "M. HEIMER SVENSSON 1951" on the reverse, measuring 24 mm (w) x 35. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and wreath suspension, scattered gilt wear, bruised, contact marks, original bow tied ribbon; and Miniature: in silver gilt, engraver marked "A. L." on the