Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Republic of unmarked and missing attachment prongs

unmarked and missing attachment prongs

in addition to scratching of the swastika’s enamels and a large chip to the three o’clock arm

includes: Great Britain: Military Cross

bronze lion clasp affixed to its original ribbon with dual prong pinback

Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Republic of unmarked and missing attachment prongs(Verdienstkreuz fr Kriegshilfe). Instituted December 5th 1916. (1916 1924 issue). Constructed of aluminum, on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled surfaces, the obverse centre bears the crowned cypher of Wilhelm Rex, the reverse centre bears the inscription (Fr Kriegshilfsdienst) (For War Aid Service), unmarked, measuring 42. 9 mm (w) x 43. 1 mm (l), weighing 16. 93