Hohenzollern, State. An Order Of Bene Merenti, Grand Master Cross With Swords, By Hemmerle, C.1940 Hold the dates “1914” and “1916”

the dates “1914” and “1916” engraved at the ends

obverse centre in silver gilt featuring a red enameled Jerusalem Cross on white enamel background

dated June 10

the exterior with a reddish-brown dimpled fabric covering on all sides

86 mm (w) x 30

Hohenzollern, State. An Order Of Bene Merenti, Grand Master Cross With Swords, By Hemmerle, C.1940 Hold the dates “1914” and “1916”Instituted August 9, 1932. In silver gilt, a Grand Masters Cross featuring a white and black cross with crossed swords piercing the medallion, the obverse medallion features the inscription BENE MERENTI on a white enamelled field surrounded by a green wreath, the reverse presents all white enamel arms with the medallion featuring the crowned FF inscription encircled by a black enamelled ring, surmounted by a crown with internal red enamelled cap and