War Merit Cross 1St Class By Klein & Quenzer Buy Now John King was Midshipman of

John King was Midshipman of Alceste and engaged in the boats of that ship at the destruction of a brig of 18 guns on the coast of Istria

marked “CEJ 900” (for maker Juncker

Class - in silvered tombac

Career Code undated

He improved slowly with occasional presence of faeces upon dressing

War Merit Cross 1St Class By Klein & Quenzer Buy Now John King was Midshipman ofWar Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords, by Klein & Quenzer in silvered feinzink, vertical pinback maker marked "65" (Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein), in very fine condition. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "Klein & Quenzer A. G. Idar Oberstein 1" on the inside lid, scuffed exterior, case very fine.