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A silver gilt Maltese cross with white enameled arms; the obverse with a central white enameled medallion with a green enameled laurel wreath, surrounded by a broad blue enameled ring, inscribed “FURCHTLOS UND TREW” (German - Fearless and Loyal); the reverse with a central white enameled medallion, bearing the crowned royal cipher of Wilhelm; on a double loop suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 36.44 mm (w) x 39.57 mm (h); weighing 14.6 grams; with the majority of its original gilt worn off, in overall near very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: With a total of 2289 of this Military Merit Order, Knight’s Cross awarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. 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