Prussia, Kingdom. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Miniature Boutonniere Version by J. Godet & Sohn, c. 1917 Province of China export marked and hallmarked on

export marked and hallmarked on the pin

when he was replaced by Air Chief Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas and appointed head of Flying Training Command

17mm (w) 62

Simonds became chief of staff of the First Canadian Army

Prussia, Kingdom. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Miniature Boutonniere Version by J. Godet & Sohn, c. 1917 Province of China export marked and hallmarked on(Goldenes Militr Verdienstkreuz, Miniatur). Instituted 27 February 1864 by King Wilhelm I. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), situated above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Wilhelm I (later Kaiser Wilhelm I), the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop and suspension