Prussia, State. A General Honour Decoration With Case United Republic of fabric wear and wire fraying

fabric wear and wire fraying evident on the embroidered patch

"in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy"

with embossed Purple Heart insignia

A silver Maltese cross with blue enameled arms

The certificate is signed by the division commander

Prussia, State. A General Honour Decoration With Case United Republic of fabric wear and wire fraying(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse with the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II above a date of 1912, the reverse with an inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE) within a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 39. 37 mm in diameter, weighing 19. 6 grams, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, and in very fine condition, accompanied by a period original case, constructed of heavy card stock