Prussia, Kingdom. A Prussian Medal Bar Auction A long and bloody civil

A long and bloody civil war followed and lasted until April 1

The Cross resembles somewhat the Cross for War Merit (Croce al Merito di Guerra) and is often referred to as the "Croce al Merito di Guerra per le Operazioni Militari in Spagna" (Cross for War Merit for the Military Operations in Spain)

Footnote: from the Estate-Collection of the Grand Duke of Baden

He was admitted to hospital onOctober 28th with an undisclosed illness and after one week

The only contact to the blade appears to be from handling decades ago

Prussia, Kingdom. A Prussian Medal Bar Auction A long and bloody civil(Preuischer Ordensschnalle). A Prussian medal bar featuring four decorations, including a General Honour Cross of 1900, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patt, the obverse with a central gilt medallion bearing an inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE) inside of a laurel wreath, the reverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 40. 00 mm