A George V Royal Red Cross; 2Nd Class GTRexclude Highly desirable Crosses by this

Highly desirable Crosses by this maker were known to be favorites of German WWI flying aces like Oswald Boelcke

There is also a flap-less pocket midway between the upper and lower pockets on the right side

BURMA 1887--9

Lockhart 37th Bn

Footnote: George Wellington Frederick was born on June 12

A George V Royal Red Cross; 2Nd Class GTRexclude Highly desirable Crosses by thisA George V Royal Red Cross; 2nd Class George V, silver and red enamels, 35. 2 mm, on a bow tied ribbon with pinback, light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "R. R. C." and "2nd" on the lid, maker marked "GARRARD & Co Ltd" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, fraying on the edges, case near very fine.