Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross, Gold Grade, With 60 Year Clasp United Republic of AUGUST 1902"

AUGUST 1902"

all three facing to the left

yet it remains very supple to the touch

31mm(width) x x56

the insignia measuring 152 mm x 175 mm

Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross, Gold Grade, With 60 Year Clasp United Republic of AUGUST 1902"(Verdienstkreuz in Gold mit 60 Jahre Anhnger). Instituted 27 January 1912 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1912 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with 60 clasp, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, both the obverse and reverse with central monograms of Kaiser Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 41. 12 mm (w) x 42. 39 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.