Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Hold above an additional mark which

above an additional mark which includes possible Waffen-SS double Sig runes

in 1967 and again in 1973

when he showed merit under fire and kept calm while operating his device

each tab bearing gold-coloured crossed cannons indicating an Artillery unit

Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Hold above an additional mark which(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