Waldeck, Principality. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Knight, C.1900 United Republic of Knights Class with Swords

Knights Class with Swords

when most of Ireland became independent as the Irish Free State

55 mm x 46

his citation stating: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant John Franklin Walling (NSN: 0-75090)

Waldeck, Principality. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Knight, C.1900 United Republic of Knights Class with Swords(Verdienstkreuz 4. Klasse). Instituted 3 July 1857. (1896 1918 Issue). Civil Division. A silver Maltese cross, with pebbled arms, the obverse centre presents an eight pointed black enamelled star containing a white enamelled medallion bearing a red enamelled Anchor Cross of Pyrmont, bordered by a golden ring, the reverse centre presents a gilded medallion inscribed FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) in raised letters, measuring 43. 69 mm (w) x 43. 61 mm (h), on