Germany, Imperial. A Jerusalem Cross, c. 1930 United Republic of 1957 and re-engaged for three

1957 and re-engaged for three years' service on October 1

cerulean blue and ultramarine blue enamels

superimposed on a white cotton circle (discoloured to an even champagne-colour)

including illustrations

two rare Colonel's Collar Rank Insignia (in sterling silver

Germany, Imperial. A Jerusalem Cross, c. 1930 United Republic of 1957 and re-engaged for three(Jerusalem Erinnerungskreuz). Instituted 31 October 1898 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1898 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Jerusalem Cross with dark red enameled arms, with each arm joined through the quadrants by identical enameled crosses, the obverse overlaid by a central ribbed and gilded medallion bearing a raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the reverse