India, British Raj. A Star of Merit, Breast Star, c.1910 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic bearing cross with white enamel

bearing cross with white enamel arms

depicted in uniform and with the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords expertly edited in to the image

the interior of the lid is lined in creamy off-white silk

overall wear evident on the straps from active use

flanked by laurels

India, British Raj. A Star of Merit, Breast Star, c.1910 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic bearing cross with white enamel(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,