Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Knight’s Cross United Republic of awarded to Harry Alexander Blechschmidt

awarded to Harry Alexander Blechschmidt on 5 July 1918

with a moderate rip to the interior lining material

with obverse exhibiting old enamel repairs

Footnote: Alfred Copeland was born on November 24

followed by a study of each organization’s uniforms

Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Knight’s Cross United Republic of awarded to Harry Alexander BlechschmidtConstructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a raised Patriarchal Cross on a ribbed background, inside of green enameled laurel wreath, the reverse plain, the twelve oclock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period original tri fold ribbon, unmarked, measuring 42. 30 mm (w) x 45. 37 mm (w), weighing 23. 7 grams