Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-71 Auction Belgium (except west coast)

Belgium (except west coast)

silvered zink button securing the board to the tunic

the obverse with a central depiction of two figures attempting to stay afloat on a sinking vessel

base with a medal bed in red felt

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-71 Auction Belgium (except west coast)(Verdienstkreuz fr Frauen und Jungfrauen 1870 71). Instituted 22 March 1871 by King and Kaiser Wilhelm I. (1871 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with a black enameled core situated within a ribbed frame, the obverse bearing a central red and white enameled Geneva Cross, the reverse bearing central silvered integrated monograms of King Kaiser Wilhelm I and Queen Kaiserin Augusta of Saxe Weimar