Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross 1870/71 Auction 1925 - Die-stamped metal

1925 - Die-stamped metal

de Chair was awarded the 1939-1945 Star

with a strength of 36 officers and 1

5 mm x 44 mm)

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross 1870/71 Auction 1925 - Die-stamped metal(Militr Verdienstkreuz 1870 71). Instituted 12 September 1870 by Grand Duke Ludwig III. (1870 1885 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III, the arms with an inscription of GOTT, EHRE, VATERLAND (GOD, HONOUR, FATHERLAND), the reverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III, the arms with an inscription of DEN 12. SEPTEMBER