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at the southern tip of Istria peninsula (present-day Croatia)

stating his age as 38

signature of the Board's Chairman in black ink

His mother was the sister of the 7th Earl of Cardigan

Rotated Swastika: In stamped brass with stamped brass face plate affixed by two soldered rivets

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