Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, Ii Class, C.1885 United Republic of 43 mm x 61 mm

43 mm x 61 mm

then posted to the Casualty Company at Exhibition Camp on December 24th

It ranked as the supreme distinction for exceptional deeds and acts of gallantry on the field of battle and was the highest war decoration for those who took part in the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913 and the Asia Minor Campaign of 1921-1922

Commander's Cross - Neck badge

Beike received a Führer Package on 6 June 1944

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, Ii Class, C.1885 United Republic of 43 mm x 61 mm(Kriegverdienst Medaille). Instituted 27 February 1864 by King Wilhelm I. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of King Wilhelm I, the reverse with a central inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), measuring 24. 44 mm in diameter, weighing 7. 5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in very fine condition.