Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Hold with gold wash lost over

with gold wash lost over time

the top and bottom edges are bordered by machine stitched silvery-grey

A small hook was added to the apex of the reverse

1 Clasp - PERSIAN GULF 1909-1914 (217897

Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Hold with gold wash lost over(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.