Waldeck, Principality. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Knight, C.1900 United Republic of 55 mm x 46

55 mm x 46

Serving Brother/Sister Breast Badge

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Waldeck, Principality. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Knight, C.1900 United Republic of 55 mm x 46(Verdienstkreuz 4. Klasse). Instituted 3 July 1857. (1896 1918 Issue). Civil Division. A silver Maltese cross, with pebbled arms, the obverse centre presents an eight pointed black enamelled star containing a white enamelled medallion bearing a red enamelled Anchor Cross of Pyrmont, bordered by a golden ring, the reverse centre presents a gilded medallion inscribed FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) in raised letters, measuring 43. 69 mm (w) x 43. 61 mm (h), on