Hohenzollern, State. An Order Of Bene Merenti, Grand Master Cross With Swords, By Hemmerle, C.1940 Hold the dates “1914” and “1916”

the dates “1914” and “1916” engraved at the ends

enamels cracked and missing

He ceased to be attached to the 1st Canadian Convalescent Depot and attached to the 1st Discharge Depot at Buxton on February 18

the right tab demonstrating minor oxidation to the oak leaf branch insignia

86 mm (w) x 30

Hohenzollern, State. An Order Of Bene Merenti, Grand Master Cross With Swords, By Hemmerle, C.1940 Hold the dates “1914” and “1916”Instituted August 9, 1932. In silver gilt, a Grand Masters Cross featuring a white and black cross with crossed swords piercing the medallion, the obverse medallion features the inscription BENE MERENTI on a white enamelled field surrounded by a green wreath, the reverse presents all white enamel arms with the medallion featuring the crowned FF inscription encircled by a black enamelled ring, surmounted by a crown with internal red enamelled cap and