A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross By Wagner With Case Auction inscribed in ink "George Millen

inscribed in ink "George Millen Jarvis III (Capt)

where he was appointed Lance Corporal on October 17th

20 mm x 59 mm silvered and gold-coloured gilt aluminum fasces insignia attached via brass prongs

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 23rd Infantry Battalion on June 23

he returned to Canada and was taken on strength at S-8 Canadian Army Training Centre in Hamilton

A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross By Wagner With Case Auction inscribed in ink "George MillenA Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross by Wagner with Case Golden Military Merit Cross (often called enlisted NCOs Pour le Merite), official WWI period issue in silver gilt, bottom arm marked "938 W" (Wagner), 37. 7mm(width) x 41. 10mm, slightly worn, in extremely fine condition; contained within fitted case of issue (case in very fine condition); this was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and NCOs and only about 1350 Crosses