Germany. An Unusual Napoleonic German Cross In Silver certificate_of_authenticity a Lippe-Detmold War Merit Medal

a Lippe-Detmold War Merit Medal

the former constructed of aluminum

the obverse with an eight-pointed black enameled star containing a white enameled medallion in the center bearing a red enameled “Anchor Cross of Pyrmont”

WWI Group to Private Charles McMay

Germany. An Unusual Napoleonic German Cross In Silver certificate_of_authenticity a Lippe-Detmold War Merit MedalConstructed of plain silver (about 1 mm thick), finely hand engraved "Germania" on obverse and "Victoria" on reverse, further hand engraved shape of the cross, 36. 6mm x 49. 0mm, stamped into ring "F. V." and "13" (for 13 Loth), of very good quality manufacture, in worn condition; circa early 1800's manufacture, very nicely done and very rare.