Waldeck, Principality. A Merit Order Cross, Miniature Ii Class C.1895 GTRexclude During the Zulu campaign

During the Zulu campaign

ensures that the bayonet is secured in place

measuring 56mm (x86mm including wreath suspension)

the reverse with a handwritten inscription and date of March 1942

Waldeck, Principality. A Merit Order Cross, Miniature Ii Class C.1895 GTRexclude During the Zulu campaign(Verdienstmedaille II. Klasse). Instituted 3. 7. 1857 by Duke George Victor. (1890 1896 issue). A silver gilt Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, obverse with an eight pointed black enameled star containing a white enameled medallion in the center bearing a red enameled Anchor Cross of Pyrmont, reverse with a silver gilt center medallion, inscribed FR VERDIENST ("FOR MERIT") in raised lettering, measuring 15. 35 mm (w) x 16. 02 mm (h inclusive of