Prussia. A 1900-1918 Issue General Honour Cross United Republic of Officer (large rosette on the

Officer (large rosette on the ribbon)

Cross with silver frame

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officer

in exchange five dollars was gratefully received by the chap giving blood as being broke was a common occurrence (card)

uniform removed with the blue Kriegsmarine fabric still stitched to the reverse

Prussia. A 1900-1918 Issue General Honour Cross United Republic of Officer (large rosette on theA 1900 1918 issue Prussian General Honour Cross (Kreuz des Allgemeinen Ehrenzeichens); a silver cross; the obverse woith a royal monogram of Wilhelmus Rex, dated 1900; the the reverse inscribed Verdienste um den Staat (German Services for the State), surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and berries; on a double loop suspension; with its period original ribbon; measuring 39. 83 mm x 43. 95 mm; weighing 14. 8 grams; in overall very fine condition.