hand embroidered on scarlet colored doeskin
he failed to recover from a steep climb (the one mentioned in the official accident report)
all remain near extremely fine
The picture was developed by photo studio Hiekmann in Dresden
the silvering and gilt alternating on the arms of the star
Prussia, State. A 1912 General Honour Decoration, Gold Grade United Republic of hand embroidered on scarlet colored(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen 1912). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II above a date of 1912, the reverse with an inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE) within a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 39. 57 mm in diameter, weighing 33. 4 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.