Prussia, Kingdom. A General Merit Medal, Ii Class With Case, C.1900 United Republic of marked "50" surrounded by an

marked "50" surrounded by an open-ended wreath on the lid

reverse with a barrel hinge and narrow banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch

contributing heavily to the casualty list

Iron Cross First Class 1939 - Non magnetic/brass core

with laurels in gilt with green enameling

Prussia, Kingdom. A General Merit Medal, Ii Class With Case, C.1900 United Republic of marked "50" surrounded by an(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 18 January 1810 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1810 1918). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE), the reverse with a central raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 39. 40 mm in diameter, weighing 23. 0 grams, accompanied by