Serbia, Republic. An Autonomous Oblast (Serbian Territory In Croatia), Order For The Wounded, I Class, C. 1992, Prototype Newly Listed A 1914-1918 Lippe War Merit

A 1914-1918 Lippe War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienst Kreuz)

otherwise unworn and untouched

circumscribed above NORMANDY CAMPAIGN

light corrosion on bottom right

he joined the Quartermaster's Corps

Serbia, Republic. An Autonomous Oblast (Serbian Territory In Croatia), Order For The Wounded, I Class, C. 1992, Prototype Newly Listed A 1914-1918 Lippe War MeritThree piece construction, in gilt cupro nickel with red, white and blue enamels, centrepiece in gilt and enamels and illustrating a red enamelled cross, the centrepiece ring in blue enamels and inscribed "CAO" ( A O = Serbian Autonomous Oblast) above and "KRAJ" (Country) below, fronting a red, white and blue enamelled cross, mounted to a gilt base with fourteen large emanating rays, with a smaller emanating ray between each, measuring 63. 8 mm (w) x