A 1914 Lippe-Detmold War Merit Cross First Class With Case Newly Listed He hid in a concrete

He hid in a concrete sentry box used by the guards until dusk

Obverse showing shield centering Romanov's Griffon under the Imperial crown laid on a silver-gilt wreath

attended RAF Staff College (January 21

he was coughing & vomiting & had 'burning' pains in his chest

on full length sash

A 1914 Lippe-Detmold War Merit Cross First Class With Case Newly Listed He hid in a concreteA Cased Lippe Detmold War Merit Cross 1st. Class 1914 1918 (Military Merit Cross for Courage) in bronze, 45. 5mm x 45. 5mm, vaulted, unmarked, excellent quality, in extremely fine condition; in case of issue (case in good condition, and very difficult to find).