Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Hold they moved towards Mushroom Valley

they moved towards Mushroom Valley and took up positions about 0730 hours

the top and bottom edges are bordered by machine stitched silvery-grey

clear glue residue on the reverse from previous board mounting

constructed of hand embroidered golden yellow cotton threads on a navy blue wool base

Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Hold they moved towards Mushroom Valley(Verdienstkreuz in Gold). Issued 1912 1918. A Maltese cross constructed of gilded metal alloy; the obverse and reverse with a central metal medallion depicting the crowned royal monogram of Wilhelmus Rex; on a loop for suspension; measuring 39. 70 mm (w) x 39. 67 mm (h); mounted to its period original medal bar; with a zink core and a red wool backer; in overall better than very fine condition.