Military Merit Cross (in silver gilt)
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SKU: 02.PRU.0104.101.01.002
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In silver gilt, marked 938 and W (for Wagner) on the bottom arm, official WWI period issue cross, weighs 17 grams (without ribbon). Ring replaced, worn, contact marks and bruises, nearly very fine condition.
The Military Merit Cross was founded by King Wilhelm I and it was conferred upon non-commissioned officers and enlisted men in recognition of acts of special merit and repeated bravery.
This decoration was known as the "Pour le Mérite" for non-commissioned officers and enlisted men.
The cross is also known as the Golden Military Merit Cross, in order to avoid confusing it with the Military Decoration 1st Class, a lesser Prussian decoration.
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