all edged with white wool trim
Footnote: The Patriotic Order of Merit was a national award granted annually in the German Democratic Republic (GDR)
the top and bottom edges trimmed in a strip of fine gold-coloured bullion wire interlaced with light brown threading
He was captured by the Croatian Ustasha unit in Petrinja on 10th April 1941
It was self-published by Skennerton and Arms and Armour Press in 1982
Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Miniature Group Archive all edged with white wool(Minaturen Kette). A miniature medal chain featuring five decorations, including an 1870 Iron Cross, silver with enamels, measuring 14. 89 mm (w) x 17. 72 mm (h); an Order of the Red Eagle, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, measuring 16. 37 mm (w) x 18. 60 mm (h); an Order of the Crown, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, measuring 14. 42 mm (w) x 16. 97 mm (h); a Belgian Order of Leopold, constructed of