Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, C. 1930 Auction each measuring 39 mm (w)

each measuring 39 mm (w) x 57 mm (l)

5 mm long bar with horizontal pinback

presenting a detailed enameled green laurel wreath in each quadrant

oxidation spot on the reverse of the MVGGPW

Marshall was killed outright (he was only 19) and Francis Truscott died of his wounds later that day

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, C. 1930 Auction each measuring 39 mm (w)(Militr Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 27 February 1864 by King Wilhelm I. (1864 1918 issue; c. 1930 reissue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT) above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 39. 22 mm (w) x 43. 30 mm