Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross In Silver With 65Th Anniversary Clasp United Republic of measuring 14 mm x 17

measuring 14 mm x 17

His Commanding Officer at 17 Training School tried in vain to have him transferred to scouts

Upon Arrival at Cape Town

ran for a seat in the Canadian Parliament but was not elected

was awarded his Purple Heart in a medal award ceremony conducted by Major-General Paul B

Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross In Silver With 65Th Anniversary Clasp United Republic of measuring 14 mm x 17(Verdienstkreuz in Silber mit 70 Jubilumszahl). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with 65 clasp, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the centerpiece of both the obverse and reverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, maker marked H with a silver content mark of 938, measuring 40. 81 mm (w) x 42. 08 mm (h), weighing 18. 0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.