Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-1871 Province of China along with warping of the

along with warping of the front cover

also identifies "Shrapnel" hole

Shield insignia in a three-piece construction

90mm (w) x 77

The DF organized an extensive propaganda campaign to convince the population of the Saar of the benefits of being part of the German Third Reich

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-1871 Province of China along with warping of the(Verdienstkreuz fr Frauen und Jungfrauen 1870 1871). Instituted 22 March 1871 by King Kaiser Wilhelm I. (1871 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with a fine quality black enameled core, the obverse bearing a central raised Geneca Cross executed in red and white enamels, the reverse bearing a central engraved and silvered monogram of King Kaiser Wilhelm and Queen Kaiserin Augusta, the six oclock arm