Prussia, State. A 1912 General Honour Decoration, Gold Grade
(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen “1912”). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II above a date of “1912”, the reverse with an inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”) within a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 39.57 mm in diameter, weighing 33.4 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.

