The blade’s reverse ricasso is maker marked “Robt Klaas
marked with an "Ns" (Niedersachsen) reflecting the location issuing code
to dig trenches and fill up sand bags
In 1915 and 1916
then discharged to his unit on the 27th
Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. An Order Of Adolph, First Class Grand Officer, C.1860 Newly Listed The blade’s reverse ricasso isType I. Civil Division. 1858 1866. A finely hand filed four armed silver cross with a gilt frame including ball finials, silver rays in each quadrant affixed by silver screw posts and smooth nuts, Gold centre applique depicting stylized Gold crown with gilt A on white enameled background, blue enameled surround with Gold laurels, reverse with gilt pin assembly, marked C M Weishaupt & Shne, Hanau, measuring 63 mm (w) x 63 mm (h), minor enamel contact,