Germany, Imperial. A General Honour Cross Of 1900 Newly Listed constructed of black interwoven fabric

constructed of black interwoven fabric

Primozic became the first non-commissioned officer in the history of the German Army

the obverse depicting a rampant Bavarian lion facing left on a raised pebbled dome

silver gilt and winged insignia

3 mm (w) x 51 mm (h)

Germany, Imperial. A General Honour Cross Of 1900 Newly Listed constructed of black interwoven fabric(Kreuz des Allgemeinen Ehrenzeichens 1900). Constructed of silver and Gold, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a Ruppert Cross, the obverse with a central Gold applique bearing the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II above a date of 1900, the reverse with a Gold applique bearing an inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE) inside of a laurel leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 39. 85 mm (w) x 43.