Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-1871 GTRexclude " on the narrow side

" on the narrow side panel immediately to the right of the reverse panel

and USMC Enlistee

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

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Cross of Merit for Women and Girls 1870-1871 GTRexclude " on the narrow side(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