Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross, Gold Grade, With 60 Year Clasp Archive threading remaining at the flat

threading remaining at the flat end where they were originally attached at the shoulder seams

s wear (as WWII awards were not allowed for wear)

in early 1915

A New Zealand First War 19th Reinforcements Cap Badge - In bonze

Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross, Gold Grade, With 60 Year Clasp Archive threading remaining at the flat(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.