A First War 1914/16 Baden Volunteer Nurse’s Cross certificate_of_authenticity Admiral Sir James Somerville had

Admiral Sir James Somerville had taken up command as Commander-in-Chief

including pilot’s training

one year with 'C' Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery and three years' with the South African Constabulary

which numbered five officers and 56 other ranks

German East Africa (modern day Tanzania) with Malaria and hospitalized from September 30 to October 9

A First War 1914/16 Baden Volunteer Nurse’s Cross certificate_of_authenticity Admiral Sir James Somerville hadA gilded bronze cross pattee; on a loop for suspension; with a period original ladies ribbon; measuring 38. 93 mm x 38. 72 mm; weighing 17. 3 grams; with all of the original gilt worn off; a proudly worn example in very fine condition.