Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Buy Now in September 1943

in September 1943

as evidence by the date on the reverse

surface rust evident

spurs are marked "Maxwells of Piccadilly London"

with the reverse of the map (the obverse of the certificate) is handwritten in neat black German Gothic writing

Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Buy Now in September 1943(Verdienstkreuz in Gold). Issued 1912 1918. A Maltese cross constructed of gilded metal alloy; the obverse and reverse with a central metal medallion depicting the crowned royal monogram of Wilhelmus Rex; on a loop for suspension; measuring 39. 70 mm (w) x 39. 67 mm (h); mounted to its period original medal bar; with a zink core and a red wool backer; in overall better than very fine condition.