German Awards - Women and Virgins Merit Cross

This order was presented by Duchess Charlotte during the Duke's absence from the war. Women and virgins were awarded for especially selfless feats and outstanding services in the service of military assistance.
The cross was originally made of dark tinted bronze, but at the end of the war the crosses were made of military metal (zinc alloy).
The design of the crosses was developed by the court construction council of Bechlert in Meiningen. They were made at the Berlin Mint.

The cross is made of bronze with a round ring. Front and back with a round central screen. The crosses are welded and have a raised edge. The insides are finely indented. A movable crown is attached from above, through a rich apple of which a ring passes for attaching a female loop.

Front side:

• The round ring consists of an oak deciduous wreath, the latter in each quarter tied with 2 crossed ribbons.
In
• a round central shield with a border, the letter - C - is 3 times intertwined.

Downside:

• The round ring is smooth and bears the inscription: from above - FOR - FOR MERIT - from below - IM - WARS - 1914/15 -
• separated by two points.
In
• a circular central shield with a border, the coat of arms of Saxony.

Tape:

Tape loop consisting of 2 tapes of 20 mm, black/white with white or black edging 1 mm, green/white with white or green edging 1 mm.

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