{"title":"Europe-Germany-German States-Prussia-Medals \u0026 Badges-War Aid Merit Cross","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-prussian-war-aid-merit-cross-with-packet-of-issue-g22482","title":"A Prussian War Aid Merit Cross With Packet Of Issue","description":"War materials, 41 mm, original ribbon, mint. Accompanied by its paper packet of issue, with handwritten inscription in blue ink and stamping on the front, crinkled, light soiling on the reverse, packet fine. (C:76)\n  ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117976768789,"sku":"G22482","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_4158.jpg?v=1692859538"},{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-a-merit-cross-for-war-aid-g37519","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For War Aid","description":"(Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe). Instituted on 5.12.1916 by King Wilhelm II. (Issued 1916-1924). A Maltese cross constructed of war alloy; the obverse inscribed “Für Kriegshilfsdienst” (German - For War Aid), with an oak wreath on the bottom half of the cross; the reverse with the Royal Monogram of “Wilhelm Rex”; with double loops for suspension, with some of its period original ribbon, measuring 41.78 mm (w) x 41.25 mm (h), weighing 21.7 grams, in overall very fine condition. \n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124701384981,"sku":"G37519","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m181_3016.jpg?v=1692878982"},{"product_id":"prussia-state-a-merit-cross-for-war-aid-mounted-g37828","title":"Prussia, State. A Merit Cross For War Aid, Mounted","description":"(Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe). Instituted on 5.12.1916 by King Wilhelm II. (Issued 1916-1924). A Maltese cross constructed of war alloy; the obverse inscribed “Für Kriegshilfsdienst” (German - For War Aid), with an oak wreath on the bottom half of the cross; the reverse with the Royal Monogram of “Wilhelm Rex”; with double loops for suspension, with some of its period original ribbon, measuring 41.90 mm (w) x 41.82 mm (h), weighing 36.0 grams, mounted onto a medal bar, with a gray wool backer and a horizontal pinback, in overall very fine condition.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124823478549,"sku":"G37828","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m181_5136.jpg?v=1692879619"},{"product_id":"prussia-imperial-a-merit-cross-for-war-aid-with-document-to-belegwaghensekretar-ehlert-g45933","title":"Prussia, Imperial. A Merit Cross For War Aid With Document To Belegwaghensekretär Ehlert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Merit Cross for War Aid, (Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe) Instituted 5 December 1916. A Maltese cross paty constructed of a non magnetic metal, the obverse centre bears the crowned cipher “WR” (Wilhelm Rex), the reverse centre bears the inscription “FÜR KRIEGSHILSDIENST” (FOR WAR AID SERVICE), with a loop for suspension, on a white, red and black striped ribbon, measuring 40.91 mm (w) x 40.84 mm (h), very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Merit Cross for War Aid Document to Belegwaghensekretär Ehlert, on cream coloured paper. The document is dated 1 February 1918 and signed. Presenting a single folding crease, some creasing and scuffing at the edges. The reverse is taped at the top in one place. Measuring 206 mm (w) x 160 mm (h), very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128483336469,"sku":"G45933","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_26948.jpg?v=1692892026"},{"product_id":"prussia-imperial-a-rare-aluminum-variant-of-the-merit-cross-for-war-aid-g56680","title":"Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Verdienstkreuz für 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 (Für Kriegshilfsdienst) (For War Aid Service), unmarked, measuring 42.9 mm (w) x 43.1 mm (l), weighing 16.93 grams, a rare example in near mint condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47912091681045,"sku":"G56680","price":101.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC2512.jpg?v=1705676411"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/europe-germany-german-states-prussia-medals-badges-war-aid-merit-cross.oembed","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}