India, British Raj. A Star of Merit, Breast Star, c.1910 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 69 mm (w) x

measuring 69 mm (w) x 51 mm (l) x 17 mm (h)

It sits securely within a one-piece silvered non-magnetic metal alloy hilt

overall wear evident on the straps from active use

bearing cross with white enamel arms

It is named after the Croatian Interlace

India, British Raj. A Star of Merit, Breast Star, c.1910 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 69 mm (w) x(Sourindro Mohun Tagore). In silver, a detailed six armed silver star with centre applique in blue and white enamels, gilt iconography at centre with blue surround, reverse with horizontal pin assembly, marked on the reverse of the 12 oclock arm with an indecipherable diamond shaped mark, a boars head on the catch denoting french manufacture and silver guarantee, measuring 62. 1 mm (w) x 71. 3 mm (h), extensive enamel damage to the blue enamel ring,