Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Auction Archive one will be forwarded to

one will be forwarded to you at the above address

Thereafter she joined the Channel Fleet and

Footnote: James Alexander Riddell was born in Edinburgh on 30 December 1885

The shipwrecked sailors were in a horrible condition

soldiers to the right about to enter battle

Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Auction Archive one will be forwarded to(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker; 1. Klasse, in Gold, mit Schwertern). An eight pointed gold star constructed of gilded zink; the obverse depicting a six leaved rosette, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 49. 76 mm (w) x 49. 82 mm (h); weighing 23. 7 grams; in overall good condition.