Netherlands, Kingdom. A Red Cross of Merit, for Ladies, in Case certificate_of_authenticity reverse inscribed FOR MILITARY MERIT

reverse inscribed FOR MILITARY MERIT ROGER WINEGARDEN

It states that Unteroffizier (NCO) Bruno Kasrien of the 5th Company of Aufklärungsabteilung (Reconnaissance Detachment) 16 has been wounded on July 17

XVII - Passchedale (sic) Ridge)

he is known as the Viejo Luchador ("Old Warrior")

Accompanied by its 14 mm Rosette with safety pin attachment

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Red Cross of Merit, for Ladies, in Case certificate_of_authenticity reverse inscribed FOR MILITARY MERIT(Kruis van Verdienste van Nederlandsche Roode Kruis). Instituted in 1914. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 64. 3 mm (h inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension), chipping evident in the red enamels on the cross on the obverse centrepiece, exhibiting lacquer repair due to flaking in the red enamels on the reverse centrepiece, original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, very fine.