Germany, Imperial. A General Honour Cross Of 1900 Newly Listed 8 on the moment magnitude

8 on the moment magnitude scale with waves exceeding 10 meters (33 ft) in some areas

3 mm (w) x 51 mm (h)

silver gilt and winged insignia

s despatch of 17 December 1900)

Germany, Imperial. A General Honour Cross Of 1900 Newly Listed 8 on the moment magnitude(Kreuz des Allgemeinen Ehrenzeichens 1900). Constructed of silver and Gold, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a Ruppert Cross, the obverse with a central Gold applique bearing the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II above a date of 1900, the reverse with a Gold applique bearing an inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE) inside of a laurel leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 39. 85 mm (w) x 43.