Germany, Heer. An Army Officer’s Breast Eagle certificate_of_authenticity Merit Cross 1849

Merit Cross 1849

blade is made of plated steel

clutching a cogwheel in its talons with a HJ diamond in the centre

ERII (B-4463 SGT

and subsequent awards have been made by the Comité de Récompense de l'Oeuvre Humanitaire et du Mérite Philanthropique for voluntary humanitarian

Germany, Heer. An Army Officer’s Breast Eagle certificate_of_authenticity Merit Cross 1849Constructed of a black wool base, a silver aluminum bullion threaded national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika in its talons, with dark threaded detailing, the reverse bears a black paper backer, measuring 95. 98 mm (w) x 40. 39 mm (h), apparent material fatigue throughout, fine.