Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Variant Of A Prussian Ladies Merit Cross, Silver Grade, C.1900 Auction Archive 8 mm x 57 mm

8 mm x 57 mm inclusive of its multi-interlocking ring suspension

this dagger features a 157 mm nickel-plated steel blade

53 mm x 113 mm

with light contact and soiling evident on the belt from active use

volunteering for special service in the Philippines

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Variant Of A Prussian Ladies Merit Cross, Silver Grade, C.1900 Auction Archive 8 mm x 57 mm(Frauenverdienstkreuz). Type One with German State Crown. Instituted on 25 April 1892 by King and Emperor Wilhelm II. (Issued 1893 1907). A round medal constructed of silver features a Cross flory at the centre, the arms are cross hatched and separated at the centre by a diagonal crosshairs, between the crosss arms are stylized flowers, circumscribed by a wide ring with the blue enamelled inscription FR VERDIENSTE (FOR MERIT), with blue enamelled