Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-1871 GTRexclude After his schooling was finished

After his schooling was finished

topped on the obverse by a raised gilded bronze crown

author of "The Death of Glory Boys - The Story of 17th Lancers

Found in the attic containing items of Arthur Seyß-Inquart

an Olympic Games program (102x219mm

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-1871 GTRexclude After his schooling was finished(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