War Merit Cross, 1916-1918 (in white metal gilt)

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SKU: 02.BAD.0106.101.01.002

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

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Estimated market value:

$50 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    White Metal gilt
  • Inscription
    Rev: F
  • Size
    39mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is constructed of white metal gilt.

Physical Description and Item Details


An eight-pointed cross constructed of white metal gilt. There is a laurel wreath in the quadrants between the arms. The obverse centre bears a circular medallion with a crowned griffin. The reverse centre bears a circular medallion with the royal monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich II . On a loop for suspension. On a red and yellow striped ribbon.

History


The War Merit Cross was instituted on September 9, 1916, by Grand Duke Friedrich II. It was conferred upon individuals who demonstrated exceptional merit during the First World War by performing official or voluntary work which directly benefited the army or the welfare of the state. The cross was primarily conferred for service on the home front.

Individuals who had previously received an award for war merit were not eligible to receive the War Merit Cross.

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