{"title":"Europe-Germany-German States-Prussia-Medals \u0026 Badges-Ladies Merit \u0026 Honour Crosses","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"prussia-cased-pair-honor-cross-for-g2266","title":"Prussia - Cased Pair, Honor Cross For","description":"Women and Young Woman 1870: on original bow ribbon with pin. Honor Cross has silver frame with red and black enamels - in near mint condition. Additionally, the Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-71, steel, in extremely fine condition. Together, both medals are contained within fine quality leatherette original case of issue. The case remains solid and is in very fine condition. (This item comes with an expert evaluation from D.Niemann).","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109147496725,"sku":"G2266","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/gst81702.jpg?v=1692839212"},{"product_id":"a-prussian-honor-cross-for-ladies-young-ladies-1870-71-g24453","title":"A Prussian Honor Cross For Ladies \u0026 Young Ladies 1870-71","description":"Honor Cross in silver and enamels, 33.45mm(width) x 33.5mm(height), slight flaking to enamels on reverse, with old ribbon as worn, in worn condition.  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The award was presented to women and girls who made sacrifices to help Prussian troops fighting in the German-Franco War (1870-1871).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46118573179157,"sku":"G25052","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c_8733.jpg?v=1692863202"},{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-a-rare-variant-of-a-prussian-ladies-merit-cross-silver-grade-c1900-g38764rl2","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Variant Of A Prussian Ladies Merit Cross, Silver Grade, C.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e(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 cross’s arms are stylized flowers, circumscribed by a wide ring with the blue-enamelled inscription “FÜR VERDIENSTE” (“FOR MERIT”), with blue-enamelled laurel branches to the left and right, a decorated and blue-enamelled cipher “AV” for the Empress is attached to the medal by two rivets, a border representing a pearl necklace surrounds the medallion, above is an attached German State Crown, the reverse presents a horizontal pin, above the pin is a stirrup construction which serves to hold the ribbon decoration above the crown, the white ribbon connects to the medal by a flat loop with a small eyelet, measuring 38.21 mm (w) x 57.63 mm (h - inclusive of crown), presents a small hole in the obverse of the crown, and in otherwise extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The use of the German State Crown, which reflected the new German Empire, shows the rarity of this medal since there are only published examples of the 1st Type with the Empress Crown and the Prussian Crown. The Silver Ladies Merit Cross 1st Type was awarded 284 times (only 27 times with the Empress Crown). It is unknown how many times it was awarded with the German State Crown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132122976533,"sku":"G38764.RL2","price":1485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-043073_1_1.jpg?v=1692899548"},{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-an-honour-badge-for-midwives-g52067","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. An Honour Badge For Midwives","description":"(Ehrenzeichen für Wehmütter). Instituted 1886 by Kaiserin Augusta. (1890-1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf topped by a crown, overlaid by a stylized banner bearing an engraved inscription of “TREUE DIENSTE” (“FAITHFUL SERVICE”), set above a raised cherub, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the obverse features in place, with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40.34 mm in diameter, weighing 29.1 grams, in extremely fine condition.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133529608469,"sku":"G52067","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc4412_123.jpg?v=1692905489"},{"product_id":"germany-third-reich-a-mixed-lot-of-honour-crosses-of-the-world-war-all-variants-m0625-48","title":"Germany, Third Reich. 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A mixed lot of nine Honour Crosses of the World War, all constructed of bronzed or patinated magnetic metal, with four examples on loops from period original ribbons and five presented without ribbons, including seven awards for Combatants, one for Non-Combatants, and one for War Bereaved, eight bearing reverse makers’ marks and one unmarked, some demonstrating minor loss of finish and surface oxidation, in overall near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48417847345429,"sku":"M0625-48","price":101.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC2522_00f61b07-d6d1-4081-8d12-7265afc28519.jpg?v=1720701135"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/europe-germany-german-states-prussia-medals-badges-ladies-merit-honour-crosses.oembed","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}