the obverse inscribed “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (German - Merit for the State) within an open-ended laurel wreath that is tied together a the base by a ribbon
Instituted on 25 October 1869
Miniature Group of Eleven: Victoria Cross (in bronze
(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber mit Anstecknadel)
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Lot Of Wartime Photographs & Postcards Of Generalmajor Julius Von Bernuth GTRexclude the obverse inscribed “VERDIENST UM(Generalmajor Julius von Bernuth Bilder und Postkarten). A lot of wartime photographs and postcards of Generalmajor Julius von Bernuth, including a small sized portrait, depicting Bernuth uniform, clearly visible are the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, Blood Order ribbon, 1914 Iron Cross I Class with 1939 Clasp, and Black Grade Wound Badge, unmarked and undated, printed on glossed Agfa Brovira paper, measuring 66 mm (w) x 98 mm (h), in extremely fine