German Awards - Cross of Merit in Silver

The Prussian Royal Cross of Merit was established on 27 January 1912 by the Emperor and King William II. donated. He was awarded gold and silver in 2 classes. This award was given to individuals at home and abroad for general services. Both military and civilians could receive this cross. For special merits, crosses were also awarded the crown. Each of them is made in gold or silver. When moving to a higher step or at the death of the carrier, the cross for merit in silver was subject to return. However, the cross of merit in silver with a crown was allowed to be worn further. The crowns were five-inch, pierced and rigidly connected to the upper cruciform shoulder. For the anniversaries, round anniversary shields were also fixed on the ribbon ring.

Silver cross with eight peaks. The wishbones have smooth, polished edges. The insides are finely indented. Front and back with a round central shield worn. Between the tips of the upper cruciform shoulder is a rounded segment with a pinned ear and a ribbon ring.

Front side:

• The central shield has a smooth stepped edging.
• The closed midfield is finely combed. On it are elevated:
• cipher encrypted into each other - W R -. On the upper arc R sits the royal crown.

Downside:

• The central shield has a smooth stepped edging.
• The closed midfield is finely combed. On it are elevated:
• cipher encrypted into each other - W R -. On the upper arc R sits the royal crown.

Tape:

29 mm blue, 2 mm edges, 6 mm yellow edge strips.

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