Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-1871 Province of China 90mm (w) x 77

90mm (w) x 77

(1903-1941)

Shield insignia in a three-piece construction

along with warping of the front cover

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-1871 Province of China 90mm (w) x 77(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