Germany, Imperial. A Collection of German Imperial Picture Postcards Auction Its origins lie in the

Its origins lie in the dissolution of the Templar Order by Pope Clement V in 1312

a Lippe-Detmold War Merit Cross

the cross is surmounted by blue enamel crossed swords and a royal crown

1947 and by decree No 1803-X of March 28

signed by Ronald Walsh (Brigadier General) measuring at 110

Germany, Imperial. A Collection of German Imperial Picture Postcards Auction Its origins lie in the(Postkarten). A collection of three picture postcards, including a postcard featuring a black and white photograph of Groadmiral Alfred von Tirpitz (1849 1930) in uniform, photographed by Nicola Perscheid, the reverse presents unused, measuring 8. 6 cm (w) x 13. 6 cm (h), and in extremely fine condition. A postcard featuring a black and white photograph of Groadmiral Hans von Kster (1844 1928) in uniform, photographed by E. Bieber, Berlin, the reverse