Anhalt, Duchy. An Order Of Albert The Bear, Silver Merit Medal Newly Listed 71 (h – inclusive of

71 (h – inclusive of wreath and integral suspension ball)

The inheritance certificate states that Holst’s assets are to be split in the following way: half of it goes to his widow

including a Bavarian Veterans Association 25-year membership cross

Christine Ross was still alive when he enlisted

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Anhalt, Duchy. An Order Of Albert The Bear, Silver Merit Medal Newly Listed 71 (h – inclusive of(Hausorden Albrecht des Bren, Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 18 November 1836 by Henry, Duke of Anhalt Kthen, Leopold IV, Duke of Anhalt Dessau, and Alexander Karl, Duke of Anhalt Bernburg. (1836 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central crowned bear walking on top of a fortress wall, circumscribed by an inscription of FUERCHTE GOTT UND BEFOLGE SEIN BEFEHLE (FEAR