Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Buy Now 30mm x 30mm

30mm x 30mm

spurs are marked "Maxwells of Piccadilly London"

The organization was founded by Edward Stanley

Naming is engraved in italic capitals

with the reverse of the map (the obverse of the certificate) is handwritten in neat black German Gothic writing

Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Buy Now 30mm x 30mm(Verdienstkreuz in Gold). Issued 1912 1918. A Maltese cross constructed of gilded metal alloy; the obverse and reverse with a central metal medallion depicting the crowned royal monogram of Wilhelmus Rex; on a loop for suspension; measuring 39. 70 mm (w) x 39. 67 mm (h); mounted to its period original medal bar; with a zink core and a red wool backer; in overall better than very fine condition.