Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-1871 Auction Archive The five colours

The five colours

acid-etched designs

as well as a maker’s mark on the ricasso of “CARL WÜSTHOF

with “FW” in raised lettering directly below

measuring 55 cm (w) x 36 cm (h)

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-1871 Auction Archive The five colours(Verdienstkreuz fr Frauen und Jungfrauen 1870 1871). Instituted 22 March 1871 by King Kaiser Wilhelm I. (1871 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with a fine quality black enameled core, the obverse bearing a central raised Geneca Cross executed in red and white enamels, the reverse bearing a central engraved and silvered monogram of King Kaiser Wilhelm and Queen Kaiserin Augusta, the six oclock arm