Prussia, Kingdom. A Prussian Medal Bar Auction The only contact to the

The only contact to the blade appears to be from handling decades ago

The Cross resembles somewhat the Cross for War Merit (Croce al Merito di Guerra) and is often referred to as the "Croce al Merito di Guerra per le Operazioni Militari in Spagna" (Cross for War Merit for the Military Operations in Spain)

with information entered by typewriter

being discharged from service on July 16

Prussia, Kingdom. A Prussian Medal Bar Auction The only contact to the(Preuischer Ordensschnalle). A Prussian medal bar featuring four decorations, including a General Honour Cross of 1900, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patt, the obverse with a central gilt medallion bearing an inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE) inside of a laurel wreath, the reverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 40. 00 mm