Upon his discharge from service
as a result of fighting during the Second Battle of Ypres
stating that he had one years' previous service with Paget's Horse in South Africa
with later stops in Namaimo and Victoria in British Columbia
Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross 1870/71 United Republic of Upon his discharge from service(Militr Verdienstkreuz 1870 71). Instituted 12 September 1870 by Grand Duke Ludwig III. (1870 1885 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III, the arms with an inscription of GOTT, EHRE, VATERLAND (GOD, HONOUR, FATHERLAND), the reverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III, the arms with an inscription of DEN 12. SEPTEMBER