Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, C. 1930 Auction oxidation spot on the ribbon

oxidation spot on the ribbon banner

mounted on suspension with swing bar pinback

(Heer Mützenadler)

Marshall was killed outright (he was only 19) and Francis Truscott died of his wounds later that day

8 mm in diameter each

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, C. 1930 Auction oxidation spot on the ribbon(Militr Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 27 February 1864 by King Wilhelm I. (1864 1918 issue; c. 1930 reissue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT) above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 39. 22 mm (w) x 43. 30 mm