Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. An Honour Cross, Iii Class Knight With Oak Leaves, C.1917 Auction Tinnie - In die-stamped bronze

Tinnie - In die-stamped bronze with a brass-colored gilt

the highest award for bravery at the time

light wear with oxidization

then returning to duty with the 19th Infantry Battalion on July 8th

which was followed by his return to the United States

Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. An Honour Cross, Iii Class Knight With Oak Leaves, C.1917 Auction Tinnie - In die-stamped bronze(Ehrenkreuz III. Klasse mit Eichenlaub). Instituted 28 May 1857 by Gnther Friedrich Karl II. (1915 1918 issue). A silver Maltese Cross, on loop for suspension with bronze oak leaves bearing dates 1914 1916, the obverse with a silver gilt center applique with a gilt lion rampant on a blue enameled background, within an intricately patterned frame, the reverse bearing a silver center applique with a royal monogram of Gnther Friedrich Carl, measuring 39.