Hesse-Darmstadt, Landgraviate. A Ludwigsorder, Grand Cross Star, By Schnitzpahn, C.1910 Buy Now holder of the Military Merit

holder of the Military Merit Cross Second Class (with War Decoration and Swords)

the monogram "MH" of the engraver beneath the left foot of the female figure

Footnote:  The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Wadena under the authority of G

khaki webbed belt fed through the loops on either end

from October 4

Hesse-Darmstadt, Landgraviate. A Ludwigsorder, Grand Cross Star, By Schnitzpahn, C.1910 Buy Now holder of the Military Merit(Ludwigsorden, Bruststern zum Grokreuz). Issued 1855 1918. A silver eight pointed rayed star; the obverse with a black central enameled medallion inscribed GOTT, EHERE, VATERLAND (German God, Honour, Fatherland), surrounded by a green enameled laurel and oak wreath; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; maker marked Schnitzpahn, Darmstadt on the reverse; measuring 83. 74 mm (w) x 82. 83 mm (h); weighing