Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross, Gold Grade, With 60 Year Clasp Archive 1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier

1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures of 19th Century Britain

s wear (as WWII awards were not allowed for wear)

as an Observer and was to take part in several aerial engagements

These involved long-ranging bombing and reconnaissance missions that continued until the end of the war

Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross, Gold Grade, With 60 Year Clasp Archive 1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier(Verdienstkreuz in Gold mit 60 Jahre Anhnger). Instituted 27 January 1912 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1912 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with 60 clasp, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, both the obverse and reverse with central monograms of Kaiser Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 41. 12 mm (w) x 42. 39 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.