Serbia, Kingdom. The Cross of Charity or Mercy, c. 1913 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Battery of the SS Artillery

Battery of the SS Artillery Regiment 5 “Wiking” in December

three small faceted rays in each quadrant

perforated at the top with two holes for rivet attachment

14 shillings and 9

constructed of machine-embroidered gold thread on a dark blue wool background

Serbia, Kingdom. The Cross of Charity or Mercy, c. 1913 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Battery of the SS ArtilleryInstituted in 1912. In silver gilt and enamels, a Maltese cross with a loop for ribbon, obverse shows a medallion in red enamel with inscription, reverse shows the Serbian royal arms and the eagle, measures 40 mm, on original triangle ribbon, a very scarce "1913" edition of the cross for the 2. Nd Balkan War, a very scarce decoration in very fine condition. Footnote: The Cross of Charity or Mercy is a decoration established in the Kingdom of Serbia by