Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Newly Listed BORDESSA WRECK OF THE "ANDROSA"

BORDESSA WRECK OF THE "ANDROSA" ON THE 8th MARCH 1897

Third Class - in silver and enamels

and Grand Officer Star: bronze gilt

surrounded by the Latin inscription "LEO

Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Newly Listed BORDESSA WRECK OF THE "ANDROSA"(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker; 1. Klasse, in Gold, mit Schwertern). An eight pointed gold star constructed of gilded zink; the obverse depicting a six leaved rosette, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 49. 76 mm (w) x 49. 82 mm (h); weighing 23. 7 grams; in overall good condition.