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Prussia - Military Honor Decoration 2nd Class & General Honor Decoration

Prussia - Military Honor Decoration 2nd Class & General Honor Decoration

Prussia - Military Honor Decoration 2nd Class & General Honor Decoration

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PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Imperial Germany
MATERIAL silver
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LOT 57-1430
EAN 2000000636597
LOT 57-1430
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Imperial Germany
EAN 2000000636597
MATERIAL silver
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Imperial Germany
LOT 57-1430
MATERIAL silver
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000636597
MAKER
WEIGHT
Imperial Germany
Prussia - Military Honor Decoration 2nd Class & General Honor Decoration


Description

Both medals coined from silver and come with their original ribbons.

Nice pair in great condition.


Condition
1-
Historical information
Award period
1814 - 1825
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Institution date
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The Military Merit Cross was the Prussians highest military award for non-commissioned officers and enlisted men. It is also called "Pour le Mérite for non-commissioned officers". The Military Merit Cross and was created on February 27, 1864, by King Wilhelm I of Prussia in three grades. It had its origins in the military Honor medal created by King Friedrich Wilhelm II in 1793.

This decoration was awarded in three grades, the military honor medal second class, Military Honor Cross 1st class and the actual Military Merit Cross.

The first awards were made in 1866 to 16 non-commissioned officers and enlisted men who were involved during the war against Austria.

During the 1st World War, 1770 Military Merit Crosses and 917 Military Honor Cross 1st class were awarded.

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