Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, IV Class, c.1900 Province of China (Orden Pour le Mérite für

(Orden Pour le Mérite für Wissenschaft und Künste Bandschnalle)

Sergeant Duffin was awarded the Soldier's Medal for his heroic and selfless action

the inside of the case with obvious signs of aging

his brother later moved in with him under similar circumstances of exile

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, IV Class, c.1900 Province of China (Orden Pour le Mérite für( Orden Takovskog Krsta). Instituted May 22, 1865. In bronze gilt, a white enamel cross with a silver gilt cross in the quadrants, and a green enamel wreath around the exterior, the obverse medallion presents the cypher of Mihailo Obrenovi IV, the reverse with Serbian insignia on a red enamel field, measures 34. 6 mm (w) x 53. 2 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with large rosette, light wear, reverse of ribbon has been glued closed, remains in very