United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased United Republic of impressed with the unusual artist

impressed with the unusual artist mark "K

exhibiting signs of period wear with thread holes visible from attachment

enclosed by an open-topped laurel wreath tied together below

A First War Hessen Military Long Service Cross

Naming has been period engraved on the Afghanistan Medal

United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased United Republic of impressed with the unusual artistInstituted 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