Military Merit Medal, Type IV, Cross
SKU: 02.PRU.0107.107.01
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History
The Military Merit Medal was established by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. It was conferred upon non-commissioned officers and soldiers who had rendered distinguished service within campaigns.
The foundation of the medal was closely tied to the French Revolution and the war against Napoleon, as in both events the role of the common soldier became more important.
The medal could be stripped from a recipient for cowardice, desertion, or theft.
The Type III decorations were redesigned on September 30, 1814.
This decoration is identical to the General Honour Decoration awarded from 1814 to 1890, but the decorations for military merit were worn on a black ribbon with two thick white stripes and two thin black stripes along the exterior edges.
Only 16 crosses composed of gold were awarded.
Known manufacturers of the Type IV cross in silver gilt include:
Sy & Wagner, Berlin
Godet & Co., Berlin
Johann Wagner & Sohn, Berlin
H. J. Wilm, Berlin
A. Werner & Söhne, Berlin
Versions
$350 USD
Gold
Obv: WR Rev: KRIEGS VERDIENST
36x36mm
$75 USD
Silver gilt
Obv: WR Rev: KRIEGS VERDIENST
38x38mm
This version was awarded between 1916 and 1918.
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