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(1890-1896 issue). A silver gilt Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, obverse with an eight-pointed black enameled star containing a white enameled medallion in the center bearing a red enameled “Anchor Cross of Pyrmont”, reverse with a silver gilt center medallion, inscribed “FÜR VERDIENST” (\"FOR MERIT\") in raised lettering, measuring 15.35 mm (w) x 16.02 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring) and weighing 1.9 grams, with minor enamel loss, remains near very fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130391646485,"sku":"M0450-51.RL1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20353_mnc1486_1.jpg?v=1692895686"},{"product_id":"waldeck-dukedom-an-order-of-merit-officers-cross-with-swords-c1914-eg3041rl2","title":"Waldeck, Dukedom. An Order Of Merit, Officer’s Cross With Swords, C.1914","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Offizierkreuz mit Schwertern). Issued 1914-1918. 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