Assmann & Sohne
the "M" prefix to the service number denoting Indian and Malay Corps
A cheaper plain brass stamped badge was issued later when the cost of issuing large numbers of the enamelled badges was realized
reverse with tri-colour (black
then as an adult (1925-1940))
A Spanish Royal Military Order Of St. Ferdinand;Officer GTRexclude Assmann & SohneA Spanish Royal Military Order of St. Ferdinand Officers set of insignia, by Kretly, Paris, comprising: Breast Cross, in Gold and enamels, 40mm x 49mm, with French hallmark for 18Kt Gold stamped on a ball (eagles head); and breast Star, in silver, center appliqu in Gold and enamels, 60mm x 60mm, hallmarked on reverse, mid 1800s period manufacture, excellent overall quality by premier Parisian maker Kretly, in extremely fine condition.