The depth charges straddled the U-Boat astern and after the attack the stern rose vertically out of the water and then slowly subsided
followed by a promotion to Warrant Officer 1st Class on April 1
This buckle shows moderate use
enamels exhibiting only minor wear with only small hairline cracks to rings
The reverse features the inscription “1 DOLLAR 1855” encompassed by a wreath tied with a ribbon in a bow at the bottom
International. An Apostolic and Hospitaller Order of Saint George of Burgundy, I Class Grand Cross, Cased Republic of The depth charges straddled the(Ordre Equestre Apostolique de Saint Georges de Bourgogne). Instituted in 1390, Revived in 1485, Suppressed in 1824, Re Registered in 1929. Grand Cross Badge with a three piece construction, in silver gilt with azure blue enamels, unmarked, the arms of the cross enamelled and finished with ball finials at the tips, designed with a large fleur de lys between each arm, obverse oval centrepiece illustrating St. George on horseback slaying the dragon