Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Archive reverse maker marked

reverse maker marked

the top of which is clearly stamped “J

the obverse presents a six point white and blue enamel star with a green enamel wreath with a small shield in each quadrant

was considered the ring-leader of a conspiracy

Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Archive reverse maker marked(Verdienstkreuz fr Kriegshilfe). Instituted December 5th 1916. (1916 1924 issue). Constructed of aluminum, on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled surfaces, the obverse centre bears the crowned cypher of Wilhelm Rex, the reverse centre bears the inscription (Fr Kriegshilfsdienst) (For War Aid Service), unmarked, measuring 42. 9 mm (w) x 43. 1 mm (l), weighing 16. 93