Germany, Imperial. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Private Purchase Example, c. 1935 Auction 6) A boutonniere with an

6) A boutonniere with an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class ribbon

Silver half wreaths

1) A Grouping of three first and second war medal ribbon bars - Two identical ribbon bars

and the frame with a light dent on the nine o’clock arm

also visible are anti-aircraft guns on both

Germany, Imperial. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Private Purchase Example, c. 1935 Auction 6) A boutonniere with an(Militr Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), situated above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 39. 04 mm (w) x 42. 44 mm (h), weighing 11. 5