German Empire, Original Prußian Merit Cross for War Aid 1916 with ribbon

Description

German Empire, Kingdom of Prussia,
Original Merit Cross for War Aid 1916
(Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe 1916)
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Merit Cross for War Aid was instituted on December 05, 1916 by the German emperor Wilhelm II
as a decoration for military personnel and civilians regardless of their rank, social status and gender
for recognition of outstanding patriotic war aid service for at least two years.
Central Powers nationals were also eligible for award according to the statute of the Cross.
War Aid Cross was generally awarded to non-combatants (signal, train and other logistics units personnel),
medics and orderlies. As per civilians Merit Cross for War Aid was issued mainly to various authorities,
officials, personnel of military registration and enlistment offices, etc. In compliance with its statute
a Cross could have been awarded alongside with Iron Cross and other war decorations.
Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe had a shape of eight-pointed cross with raised edges
and a superimposed central circular medallion.
An obverse has interwined letters “WR” standing for “Wilhelmus Rex”
surmounted by the Prussian crown.
A reverse has an inscription in three rows
“For Auxiliary Service in War” (Für Kriegs Hilfsdienst)
in capital letters and two oak leaves tied by a ribbon at the bottom.
Medal offered in this auction is made of zinc.
Width ca. 41,5 mm.
Comes mounted on (stitched with) a piece of original ribbon taken from medal bar.
The ribbon is UV NEGATIVE.
Very good condition as seen on photos.
Minimal signs of zinc oxidation.
100% Original piece.
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