A First War 1914/16 Baden Volunteer Nurse’s Cross certificate_of_authenticity his fortunes began to turn

his fortunes began to turn for the better

German East Africa (modern day Tanzania) with Malaria and hospitalized from September 30 to October 9

was awarded the Turkish Order of Medjidie (Mecidiye)

and is stamped and dated to Kiel on June 28

one year with 'C' Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery and three years' with the South African Constabulary

A First War 1914/16 Baden Volunteer Nurse’s Cross certificate_of_authenticity his fortunes began to turnA gilded bronze cross pattee; on a loop for suspension; with a period original ladies ribbon; measuring 38. 93 mm x 38. 72 mm; weighing 17. 3 grams; with all of the original gilt worn off; a proudly worn example in very fine condition.