Burundi. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star Auction Archive accompanied by matching stickpin of

accompanied by matching stickpin of the badge

consisting of 1) A Set of Meister der Schutzpolizei rank collar tabs and shoulder boards

the reverse presents the coat of arms bearing the date 19 July 1930

Ross suffered a shrapnel (gun shot) wound to his right eye during the German Offensive in the Somme

Burundi. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star Auction Archive accompanied by matching stickpin ofInstituted 1982. In bronze gilt and enamels, presenting a a white enamel six point star with ball finials, central green enamel cross with interior white disc with red stars, the reverse is plain with a horizontal pin across the 3 9 oclock arm, measures 72. 4 mm (w) x 83 mm (h), light contact marks throughout, in very fine condition.