Prussia, State. A 1912 General Honour Decoration, Gold Grade Hold This could be the reason

This could be the reason for keeping their love a secret

missing its hinge and vertical pinback

the hooks having been added to ensure the award adhered snugly to the uniform: a very uncommon feature

constructed of black wool with Sütterlin script “Großdeutschland” embroidered in silver aluminum bullion twisted wires

Prussia, State. A 1912 General Honour Decoration, Gold Grade Hold This could be the reason(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.