Germany, Imperial. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Private Purchase Example, c. 1935 Auction In white metal with a

In white metal with a bronze-colored wash

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the second inscribed with 1859

inscribed "New 18 Society" below the insignia and "W2364 / Kathleen Birchall" on the reverse

6) A boutonniere with an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class ribbon

Germany, Imperial. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Private Purchase Example, c. 1935 Auction In white metal with a(Militr Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), situated above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 39. 04 mm (w) x 42. 44 mm (h), weighing 11. 5