Lippe, Principality. A War Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity the cap badge and each

the cap badge and each of collar tabs inscribed "19th" (19th Infantry Battalion) in white ink

I wish to express my commendation for the fine services you have rendered as Intelligence Officer from 13 March 1944 to the present day

His Majesty the King has seen fit to confer this distinction on you for meritorious service compromising acts of bravery and self sacrifice in defence of our Empire

A Military General Service Medal to the 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot - 9 Clasps - ROLEIA

Lippe, Principality. A War Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity the cap badge and each(Kriegsverdienstkreuz). Constructed of bronze gilt; the obverse depicting the Lippian rose within an open ended laurel wreath the twelve oclock arm of the cross with a crowned cipher of Leopold, the six oclock arm dated 1914; the reverse inscribed Fr Auszeichnung im Kriege (German For Merit at War); measuring 40. 87 mm (w) x 40. 88 mm (h); weighing 19. 4 grams; in overall near extremely fine condition.