Waldeck, Principality. A Waldeck Merit Order Cross, IV Class Miniature, c.1895

(Verdienstmedaille II. Klasse). Instituted 3.7.1857 by Duke George Victor. (1890-1896 issue). A silver gilt Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, obverse with an eight-pointed black enameled star containing a white enameled medallion in the center bearing a red enameled “Anchor Cross of Pyrmont”, reverse plain feild, measuring 15.10 mm (w) x 17.29 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring) and weighing 1.2 grams, with minor enamel loss, fine.