Waldeck, Principality. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Knight, C.1900 Auction Archive reverse inscribed in pencil "Original

reverse inscribed in pencil "Original Foto Hitler"

with minor wear on the rim and toned silver

the 9th Battery

the prisoners of her detachment

the army was re-tasked and became part of the Intervention (Rapid Response) Force

Waldeck, Principality. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Knight, C.1900 Auction Archive reverse inscribed in pencil "Original(Verdienstkreuz 4. Klasse). Instituted 3 July 1857. (1896 1918 Issue). Civil Division. A silver Maltese cross, with pebbled arms, the obverse centre presents an eight pointed black enamelled star containing a white enamelled medallion bearing a red enamelled Anchor Cross of Pyrmont, bordered by a golden ring, the reverse centre presents a gilded medallion inscribed FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) in raised letters, measuring 43. 69 mm (w) x 43. 61 mm (h), on