with a circular aluminum head on the obverse
topped by an inscription of “DEN 17 MÄRZ 1863” and above laurel and oak leaf branches
stating that he had twelve years' previous service with the Infantry and Artillery Volunteers
Fair to good
A Norwegian Merit Cross with Swords 1940-45
Germany, Imperial. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Private Purchase Example, c. 1935 visually-hidden with a circular aluminum head(Militr Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), situated above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 39. 04 mm (w) x 42. 44 mm (h), weighing 11. 5