Prussia, State. An Order Of The Crown, Second Class Commander With Swords, By Wagner, C.1914 Auction Archive "Baird volunteered not once but

"Baird volunteered not once but three times

he was in action and suffered a gun shot wound (shrapnel) to his right arm on October 2

with "50" below backed by leaves

with the 'V' in 'Von' nearly touching the Emperor's hairline

The body of the shako has an extruding

Prussia, State. An Order Of The Crown, Second Class Commander With Swords, By Wagner, C.1914 Auction Archive "Baird volunteered not once but(Kniglicher Kronen Orden). Type III (1867 1918) finely produced in silver gilt and enamels, measuring 52. 4mm x 56. 8mm, bottom arm marked W for Wagner, Berlin, with section of original neck ribbon, no enamel damage and only very minimal contact from use, in extremely fine condition.