Prussia. An 1864-1918 Issue Military Merit Cross by A. Werner & Söhne. c. 1870
A fine example of a cased 1864-1918 issue Military Merit Cross “Militär Ehrenzeichen 1. Klasse”; a silver cross; the obverse inscribed “Kriegsverdienst” (Military Merit); the reverse bearing the crowned Royal Monogram of Wilhelm Rex; on a replacement double loop suspension, with its period original ribbon; marked “A.W.” for “A. Werner & Söhne, Berlin” on the reverse; measuring 37.96 mm (w) x 37.82 mm (h); weighing 16.0 grams; accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock, with a textured green faux leather (leatherette) exterior; lined interior lid; recessed medal bed; functional spring catch with stud release; severed interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 75 mm (w) x 96 mm (h); light ding on the bottom of the bottom arm of the cross; in overall extremely fine condition.

