The name "Handschar" is a local word for the curved scimitar sword worn on the 13th Division collar patch
First badge is silver gilt with blue enamels
forcing him to dive into the sea but luckily he was rescued
The book carries a facsimile by Reich Sports Leader Hans von Tschammer und Osten
(OVERSEAS 1914) / TORONTO THE CENTENNIAL CITY
Reuss, County. A Princely Honour Cross, Iii Class Knight, C.1910 Hold The name "Handschar" is a(Frstrlich Reuisches Ehrenkreuz 3. Klasse). A silver Maltese cross, with clusters of seven rays in each quadrant, the obverse with a red enameled central medallion depicting a gilt crowned coat of arms of Reuss, surrounded by a gilt ring, obverse reverse with a black enameled central medallion depicting a gilt crowned royal cipher of Heinrich, on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 42. 00 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h inclusive of