Germany, Heer. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedlich Linden Of Lüdenscheid Hold A very fine War Merit

A very fine War Merit Cross First Class with Swords

and having an extremely sharp tip

and Royal Edmonton Regiment (navy blue embroidered lettering on a dark blue felt

where he was treated until his discharge on May 14th

the second indicating that Hickman was entitled to the Queen's South Africa Medal with South Africa 1902 clasp

Germany, Heer. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedlich Linden Of Lüdenscheid Hold A very fine War MeritA bronze grade Nahrkampfspange; in bronzed zink; all of the original bronze wash has worn off due to age and wear; horizontal full bange style pin with crimped barrel hinge and a crimped round wire catch; crimped magnetic centre plate; marked Fec. E. Peekhaus and manufacturers logo of FLL (Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid) on the reverse; vaulted; measuring 94. 81 mm x 25. 88 mm; weighing 26. 6 grams; very fine condition.