Prussia. A 1900-1918 Issue General Honour Cross Archive In bright orange cast bakelite

In bright orange cast bakelite

and scarce by this famous German maker

These badges were only awarded fo the German Veterans entitled to this badge during the War

The underside utilizes a leather headband which has cracked on the right side with a small break at the back centre

Always been nervous

Prussia. A 1900-1918 Issue General Honour Cross Archive In bright orange cast bakeliteA 1900 1918 issue Prussian General Honour Cross (Kreuz des Allgemeinen Ehrenzeichens); a silver cross; the obverse woith a royal monogram of Wilhelmus Rex, dated 1900; the the reverse inscribed Verdienste um den Staat (German Services for the State), surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and berries; on a double loop suspension; with its period original ribbon; measuring 39. 83 mm x 43. 95 mm; weighing 14. 8 grams; in overall very fine condition.