Waldeck, Principality. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Knight, C.1900 Auction Archive constructed of black interwoven fabric

constructed of black interwoven fabric

mounted in the frame

the 9th Battery

The Wehrmacht eagle is approximately 80% intact

Waldeck, Principality. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Knight, C.1900 Auction Archive constructed of black interwoven fabric(Verdienstkreuz 4. Klasse). Instituted 3 July 1857. (1896 1918 Issue). Civil Division. A silver Maltese cross, with pebbled arms, the obverse centre presents an eight pointed black enamelled star containing a white enamelled medallion bearing a red enamelled Anchor Cross of Pyrmont, bordered by a golden ring, the reverse centre presents a gilded medallion inscribed FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) in raised letters, measuring 43. 69 mm (w) x 43. 61 mm (h), on