Prussia, State. A Merit Cross For War Aid, Mounted United Republic of This Department having been advised

This Department having been advised that the death of your son

maker marked "20"

98 mm (w) x 44

he proceeded on special duty to Kiska in the Aleutian Islands

chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the two arms on the left side

Prussia, State. A Merit Cross For War Aid, Mounted United Republic of This Department having been advised(Verdienstkreuz fr Kriegshilfe). Instituted on 5. 12. 1916 by King Wilhelm II. (Issued 1916 1924). A Maltese cross constructed of war alloy; the obverse inscribed Fr Kriegshilfsdienst (German For War Aid), with an oak wreath on the bottom half of the cross; the reverse with the Royal Monogram of Wilhelm Rex; with double loops for suspension, with some of its period original ribbon, measuring 41. 90 mm (w) x 41. 82 mm (h), weighing 36. 0 grams, mounted