It shows Gerhold wearing the Knight’s Cross as well as the Iron Cross 1st Class and the 2nd Class ribbon
reverse with a Japanese inscription in black ink
He was educated at Cornwall Public School (1893 to 1902)
all of whom were born in Maybole
Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Cross With Case, By Schuler & Kun Archive It shows Gerhold wearing the(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1951. In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 60. 7 mm (w) x 71. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its original fill length neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, Federal Republic of Germany eagle insignia on the lid, maker marked "SCHULER & KUN PFORZHEIM" on the bottom, inside lid lined