Military Merit Cross, Gold Cross (in gold)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.PRU.0104.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2,700 USD

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Estimated market value:

$2,700 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: WR Rev: KRIEGS VERDIENST
  • Size
    36-38mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version was awarded between 1864 and 1916.

History


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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