Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Cross, Museum Display Example

(Allgemeines (Militar) Ehrenzeichen). Instituted 30 September 1864. A straight-armed cross paty made from silver, the obverse centre bears a crowned cipher “FW” for Friedrich Wilhelm, “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (MERIT THE STATE) is inscribed in the reverse centre, measuring 35.76 mm (w) x 40.93 mm (h), very fine.