Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Red Eagle, Civil Division, II Class Breast Star Hold marked "ZSMP" on the lid

marked "ZSMP" on the lid

during the Meuse-Argonne offensive from November 1st 1918 to the Armistice

Meise was appointed Commander of Engineer troops of 12

but a lack of commensurate food and accommodations for the men of the unit incited widespread discontent

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Red Eagle, Civil Division, II Class Breast Star Hold marked "ZSMP" on the lid(Roter Adler Orden Bruststern II. Klasse). Instituted 12 June 1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1858 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and enamels, the obverse consisting of a four pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a Cross Patte with white enameled arms situated within a Gold frame, bearing a central white enameled medallion defaced by a hand painted Prussian eagle, in turn situated within a circular white enameled medallion bearing