Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, I Class Cross Hold two prongs on the reverse

two prongs on the reverse for cap attachment

Gilted brass scabbard with standard etched lightning bolt design

212 x 127mm

Einsatz mit der Panzergruppe 1 entgegen … (Towards the 2nd deployment with the Panzer Division 1)

1949 in Vancouver

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, I Class Cross Hold two prongs on the reverse(Militr Ehrenzeichen, I. Klasse Kreuz). Instituted 30 September 1814 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1814 1864 issue). Constructed of silver, on double loops for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE), the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 35. 75