This cross was established around 1920 by the unification of the Prussian war veterans into the German Union of Warriors 1914/18 e. V. The design and associated volume suggest that he was awarded for services and fidelity in military assistance and care for the wounded. These crosses tended to be addressed to sponsors or even longtime members who cared about the association and especially the field. Crosses are 2 varieties, differing in the shape of the crosses. There are eight-pointed crosses with rounded ends of the cross (like this one). The crosses were made by Beco, Börger & Co Berlin, which also manufactured crosses to aid in the war and care for the wounded. White pin crosses with the inscription - For merit and loyalty - are not yet known. Only black enameled crosses with swords are known. Crosses with this inscription are very rare. Source: Nemmergut, badges and awards of German warrior clubs 1800-1943, 2012.
Eight-pointed cross made of gilded non-ferrous metal. The cross arms are gold with white inner sides. Between the cross sleeves there are 7 gold, rounded rays. They are located on the side, so that they form a square as a whole. On the front side there is a relief enameled medallion. On the upper cruciform shoulder there is an embossed ear with a jumper. A small ring with a ribbon ring is mounted in it. The back side is smooth and gilded with the manufacturer on the lower cruciform shoulder.
Front side:
Downside:
Tape:
26 mm wide, 3 mm white edges, 3 mm black side stripes, 1 mm white dividing line, 11 mm red middle stripe
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Obverse: Cross of Merit and Loyalty
Reverse: Cross of Merit and Loyalty
Awards of World War II