Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, c. 1930
(Militär-Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 27 February 1864 by King Wilhelm I. (1864-1918 issue; c. 1930 reissue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of “KRIEGS VERDIENST” (“WAR MERIT”) above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 39.22 mm (w) x 43.30 mm (h), weighing 14.7 grams, in extremely fine condition.

