Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, I Class Cross Auction Archive 55 mm each

55 mm each

while the sleeves are lined in white rayon in a stripped pattern

over a field-grey backing

Thomas (born 1892)

This assignment only lasted until February 1940

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, I Class Cross Auction Archive 55 mm each(Militr Ehrenzeichen, I. Klasse Kreuz). Instituted 30 September 1814 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1814 1864 issue). Constructed of silver, on double loops for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE), the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 35. 75