Waldeck, Principality. A Rare Order of Merit, I Class Cross with Swords, c. 1916 GTRexclude stamped "105" beside "181

stamped "105" beside "181

inscribed "1898 SPANISH AMERICAN WAR / FOR HUMANITY'S SAKE"

the casualties of the former division have not been particularly heavy and it may be expected to provide the infantry to cover the withdrawal of the enemy forces on our right front

8mm(height)

1957 and re-engaged for three years' service on October 1

Waldeck, Principality. A Rare Order of Merit, I Class Cross with Swords, c. 1916 GTRexclude stamped "105" beside "181(Verdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 3 July 1857 by Prince Georg Victor. (1915 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse overlaid by a central gilded and black enameled starburst, in turn bearing a white enameled medallion with a red enameled Anchor Cross, all situated within a blue enameled