Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Hold constructed of hand embroidered golden

constructed of hand embroidered golden yellow cotton threads on a navy blue wool base

A small hook was added to the apex of the reverse

they moved towards Mushroom Valley and took up positions about 0730 hours

During a heavy bombardment he carried two wounded men into the dressing station

clear glue residue on the reverse from previous board mounting

Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Hold constructed of hand embroidered golden(Verdienstkreuz in Gold). Issued 1912 1918. A Maltese cross constructed of gilded metal alloy; the obverse and reverse with a central metal medallion depicting the crowned royal monogram of Wilhelmus Rex; on a loop for suspension; measuring 39. 70 mm (w) x 39. 67 mm (h); mounted to its period original medal bar; with a zink core and a red wool backer; in overall better than very fine condition.