Prussia, Imperial. A Merit Cross For War Aid With Document To Johannes Werner Hold 1957 Version)

1957 Version)

surrounded a narrow ring

the reverse maker marked “Ochs & Bonn

The scabbard retains most of its original black finish

in stamped brass with a brass faceplate affixed to the obverse via two solder points

Prussia, Imperial. A Merit Cross For War Aid With Document To Johannes Werner Hold 1957 Version)A Merit Cross for War Aid, (Verdienstkreuz fr Kriegshilfe) Instituted 5 December 1916. A Maltese cross paty constructed of a non magnetic metal, the obverse centre bears the crowned cipher WR (Wilhelm Rex), the reverse centre bears the inscription FR KRIEGSHILSDIENST (FOR WAR AID SERVICE), with a loop for suspension, on a white, red and black striped ribbon, measuring 41. 54 mm (w) x 41. 45 mm (h), very fine. A Merit Cross for War Aid Document to