In silver and black enamels
Of great interest to historians and collectors alike is his wartime diary
McKee relinquished his appointment as Officer Commanding on returning to Canada
the top of which bears a black ink size stamp of “76”
"for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States
Nassau, Duchy. An Order Of Civil And Military Merit, Silver Merit Cross, C.1865 United Republic of In silver and black enamels(Herzoglich Nassauischer Militr und Zivilverdienstorden, Silbernes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 8 May 1858 by Duke Adolph. (1860 1866 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and ball finials, the obverse with a raised central monogram of Grand Duke Adolph, within a laurel wreath and above an inscription of VIRTUTE (VIRTUE), the reverse with raised