(Orden Heinrich des Löwen, Verdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Instituted on 25 April 1834. (1834-1918 Issue). A silver Latin cross with rounded ends that are decorated by a single ball per arm, marked IMMOTA FIDES (Loyalty is Unbreakable), with the crowned cipher of Wilhelm, the reverse marked 900 for silver fineness, measuring 28.65 mm (w) x 38.02 mm (h), weighing 8.5 grams, on loop for suspension from period original replacement ribbon, and in better than very fine condition.
Footnote: 3,337 awarded.

