Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Hold inscribed "HAARLEM" below

inscribed "HAARLEM" below

Bristol Scout

Among his siblings was King Haakon VII of Norway

when he showed merit under fire and kept calm while operating his device

in 1967 and again in 1973

Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Hold inscribed "HAARLEM" below(Verdienstkreuz fr Kriegshilfe). Instituted December 5th 1916. (1916 1924 issue). Constructed of aluminum, on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled surfaces, the obverse centre bears the crowned cypher of Wilhelm Rex, the reverse centre bears the inscription (Fr Kriegshilfsdienst) (For War Aid Service), unmarked, measuring 42. 9 mm (w) x 43. 1 mm (l), weighing 16. 93