Morocco, Kingdom. A Star Of Merit, Iii Class, By Arthus Bertrand, Paris GTRexclude awarded the Knight's Cross of

awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross to his son

label affixed to the lid inscribed "ONE EXPERT RIFLEMAN'S BADGE / BRONZE / ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL / 1915" and coded "E 7630 32"

with a violet-tinted background and illustrating two groups of soldiers

Southwest Asia Service

he proceeded to England on April 28

Morocco, Kingdom. A Star Of Merit, Iii Class, By Arthus Bertrand, Paris GTRexclude awarded the Knight's Cross ofIn bronze gilt, maker marked "A B PARIS" (Arthus Bertrand, Paris) on the reverse, measuring 41. 2 mm (w) x 41. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its suspension, without ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Star of Merit was instituted by King Muhammad V in 1939, as a reward for civil services. It is awarded in three classes: I Class, II Class and III Class.