A Rare Metz Cufftitle Type Ii Newly Listed 8 mm two-piece constructed bronze

8 mm two-piece constructed bronze with white enamels hanger

Footnote: This medal takes its curious name from the CQD signal (All Stations Distress) sent out by the stricken White Star steamship Republic after it collided with the Italian steamer Florida on January 21

Seventh Class - Breast Badge

identified on the cover in Serbian

A Rare Metz Cufftitle Type Ii Newly Listed 8 mm two-piece constructed bronzeConstructed of black wool, with silvery embroidery, 42cm (or 17 inches); the top and bottom edges are bordered by machine stitched silvery grey, Russian braiding; in slightly worn condition. This is so called "Second Type" (see page 36, in the International Militaria Collector" magazine. A rare and desirable cufftitle in great condition