Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, I Class Cross Auction Archive Annie Bennett of Cambridge

Annie Bennett of Cambridge

Constructed of aluminum in the shape of a winged oak wreath with an integrated aluminum tri-colour cockade

along with minor soiling and loss of button finish

He was likely treated with an application of the antiseptic gentian violet

In gilt tombac

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, I Class Cross Auction Archive Annie Bennett of Cambridge(Militr Ehrenzeichen, I. Klasse Kreuz). Instituted 30 September 1814 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1814 1864 issue). Constructed of silver, on double loops for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE), the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 35. 75