Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-1871 Hold constructed of slate-grey synthetic rubber

constructed of slate-grey synthetic rubber

fifty years after the outbreak of the First World War and presented to Ghent’s veterans on November 15th

suspended by original silk ribbon with C clasp

The Medal for Bravery (Medalja za Hrabrost) was instituted on August 15

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-1871 Hold constructed of slate-grey synthetic rubber(Verdienstkreuz fr Frauen und Jungfrauen 1870 1871). Instituted 22 March 1871 by King Kaiser Wilhelm I. (1871 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with a fine quality black enameled core, the obverse bearing a central raised Geneca Cross executed in red and white enamels, the reverse bearing a central engraved and silvered monogram of King Kaiser Wilhelm and Queen Kaiserin Augusta, the six oclock arm