Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, I Class Cross Archive as a member of a

as a member of a socialist collective and for his long-time and excellent service to the German Democratic Republic

(Luftwaffe Kriegsweihnachten 1942 Erinnerungsteller)

and a total length of 78

he stuck to his post and eventually succeeded in bringing his team to a standstill

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, I Class Cross Archive as a member of a(Militr Ehrenzeichen, I. Klasse Kreuz). Instituted 30 September 1814 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1814 1864 issue). Constructed of silver, on double loops for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE), the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 35. 75