Saxe-Ernestine House Order – Knight 2Nd Class Archive then enlisted as a Midshipman

then enlisted as a Midshipman at the United States Naval Academy from 1909-1912

When it did not arrive over base shortly after this fix

earning him the Naval General Service Medal with Persian Gulf 1909-1914 Clasp

although not fortunate enough in the sinking of enemy shiips

" The DFC was presented to him in Montreal on November 25

Saxe-Ernestine House Order – Knight 2Nd Class Archive then enlisted as a MidshipmanSaxe Ernestine House Order Knight 2nd. Class with Swords, in silver, silver gilt and enamels, 46. 3mm(width) (x71. 0mm including crown suspension), unmarked, of fine quality manufacture, tiny enamel flaking and restoration, in nearly extremely fine condition.