East Friesland, Principality. An Order Of The Loyal Friendship, In Gold, C.1740 Auction Archive The other two pockets at

The other two pockets at the waist have fold over flaps

the ribbon on the Iron Merit Cross heavily frayed

It was recommended that he be declared Category "E" (unfit for service in Categories A (general service)

The Battalion was to serve in France and Belgium with the 1st Infantry Brigade

Accompanied by original paperwork

East Friesland, Principality. An Order Of The Loyal Friendship, In Gold, C.1740 Auction Archive The other two pockets at(Ostfriesischer Adelsorden Der Treuen Freundschaft). Instituted 1734. An unique decoration, presenting a Gold clover cross, the obverse bearing a Gold harpy surrounded by 4 stars (representing the coat of arms of the House of Circksena), the reverse in white enamel features the crowned CE monogram (Carl Edzard), surrounded by the inscription UNSER TREUE BAND (Our Loyal Band) on three sides, suspended from a gold ring attached to the integral ring,