Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross in Silver with 65th Anniversary Clasp

(Verdienstkreuz in Silber mit 70 Jubiläumszahl). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “65” clasp, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the centerpiece of both the obverse and reverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, maker marked “H” with a silver content mark of “938”, measuring 40.81 mm (w) x 42.08 mm (h), weighing 18.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.