Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Archive reverse maker marked

reverse maker marked

numbered 1033912

Three German Stickpins - Swastika and Flag Stickpin (bronze gilt and enamels

The Schlageter Memorial League was very close to the Nazi Party before 1933

the obverse presents a six point white and blue enamel star with a green enamel wreath with a small shield in each quadrant

Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Archive reverse maker marked(Verdienstkreuz fr Kriegshilfe). Instituted December 5th 1916. (1916 1924 issue). Constructed of aluminum, on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled surfaces, the obverse centre bears the crowned cypher of Wilhelm Rex, the reverse centre bears the inscription (Fr Kriegshilfsdienst) (For War Aid Service), unmarked, measuring 42. 9 mm (w) x 43. 1 mm (l), weighing 16. 93