Germany, Imperial. An Officer’s Order and Medal Bar, with Case, by Friedrich Sedlatzek United Republic of This was highest Prussian bravery

This was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and only about 1350 crosses awarded during 1914-18 period

Measuring 250 mm (w) x 349 mm (h)

A German Faithful Service Cross

bound by a softcover presenting the title in black ink

within a ring of white enamel consisting of a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques

Germany, Imperial. An Officer’s Order and Medal Bar, with Case, by Friedrich Sedlatzek United Republic of This was highest Prussian bravery(Ordensshnalle). An Officers order and medal bar featuring four decorations, including: 1 A Prussian Order of the Crown, III Class Cross, constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, constituting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms trimmed with gilt borders, the obverse overlaid by a central medallion bearing a raised royal crown, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with arabesques,