112 German Crosses in Gold were awarded to E-boat crews during the Second War
Type V (1892-1918)
and Virginia National Guard Six Years' Faithful Service Medal with seven Dogwood Blossom Devices (each device representing an additional three years' service)
The blade presents plain with the exception of a maker’s mark near the reverse ricasso reading “PAUL WEYERSBERG & CO
Footnote: Stuart Graham was born in Newton Center
Austria, Empire. An Imperial Order Of The Iron Crown, Iii Class War Decoration Case United Republic of 112 German Crosses in Gold(Orden der Eiseren Krone). Instituted in 1805, discontinued in 1814, restored in 1816. Hardshelled, maroon cloth textured on the lid and sides, the bottom with a pebbled black paper covering, inscribed in gold coloured ink "OSTERR. KAISERLICHER ORDEN DER EISERNEN KRONE III CLASSE K. D" (K. D = Kriegsdekoration) (Austria, Imperial Order of the Iron Crown, III Class, War Decoration) on the lid, inside lid in white satin and inscribed in gold coloured