United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased United Republic of A First War Hessen Military

A First War Hessen Military Long Service Cross

exhibiting signs of period wear with thread holes visible from attachment

with a black lacquered rounded with a swastika in the centre

twenty-three with dual lugs

Naming has been period engraved on the Afghanistan Medal

United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased United Republic of A First War Hessen MilitaryInstituted in 1901, Renamed in 1914. In silver, bearing the monogram of King George V in the centre on the obverse, unnamed, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, marked with a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "d" (1919) on the reverse, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered tarnishing and surface wear overall, original ribbon with pinback, better than very