Serbia, Kingdom. A Cross Of Charity For The First Balkan War 1912 Auction RELIEF OF PEKIN

RELIEF OF PEKIN

43mm (x 64mm inclusive of hinged wreath)

pleasingly toned

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A fine Wehrmacht Heer Kuban Campaign shield “Ärmelschild”

Serbia, Kingdom. A Cross Of Charity For The First Balkan War 1912 Auction RELIEF OF PEKIN(Kru Milosrda). Instituted in 1913. In bronze gilt with red enamels, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral loop, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Charity was instituted on June 7, 1913 and was awarded to native and foreign citizens for "treating the sick and wounded during wartime".