Bavaria. An Order Of Military Merit Breast Star To The Grand Cross Miniature Chain Badge Hold while blade measures 15cm (or

while blade measures 15cm (or 6 inches)

A second war German miniature boutonniere

He was awarded the Navy Cross for the rescue of the heavily damaged cruisers "USS Canberra" and "USS Houston" from sinking by the Japanese in October 1944

He also appears to have applied for the New Zealand and Efficient Service medal

515 mm in length

Bavaria. An Order Of Military Merit Breast Star To The Grand Cross Miniature Chain Badge Hold while blade measures 15cm (orA fine quality miniature version of an 1866 1918 issue Bavarian Order of Military Merit Breast Star to the Grand Cross; in silver, silver gilt, and blue enamels; the reverse with a small intact loop for suspension from an award chain; measuring 11. 68 mm x 11. 64 mm; weighing 0. 8 grams; in overall near mint condition.